Comments on: Weeding the Garden Safety Tips

By: Summer Happenings | Exeter Area Garden Club

Summer Happenings | Exeter Area Garden Club — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:16:44 +0000

[…] Garden weeding is an ongoing task for all gardeners. How do you weed your garden and be kind to your bones, back and joints? How do you avoid a compression fracture? Here’s a video from Melioguide demonstrating how to safely weed your garden. How to Weed Your Garden […]

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Thu, 06 May 2021 16:16:41 +0000

In reply to Linda. Hi Linda. Margaret cannot give medical advice without an assessment. You should have this conversation with your physician since they know your medical history and profile.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 06 May 2021 15:32:56 +0000

Hi Margaret,I have 4 compression fractures L1 2 3 and 4. This all started in Dec 2020 due to Osteoporosis.suffered with terrible pain for months.I see a physical therapist 3 x a week as of 1 month ago.I’ve been taking Prolia injections for the last 3 years.I’m just wondering if there is something else I should be taking.Im also taking Vit. D 3 Thanks Linda

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Fri, 10 May 2019 00:52:24 +0000

In reply to Joan Duffy.

Hi Joan, That leaves you with two options:
Shortstop Squat/Hold – This position is ideal for weeding when you do not have a very strong root system.
Power Squat – You will need to do this for more demanding, deeper root system in your garden.
Another consideration if you have the means or you have a talented person in your life, is to have raised garden beds built. Maybe other readers will offer a suggestion. Wishing you all the best.
Margaret

By: Joan Duffy

Joan Duffy — Thu, 09 May 2019 22:58:59 +0000

I have two knee replacements and can’t kneel no matter what I put down. Most carts are to high and kill the back

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:54:33 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Ramos.

Hi Carolyn,
Sorry of for the delay in responding. Hot/cold contrast shower on your legs is helpful to increase blood flow to your legs. Alternate the shower from 45 seconds of as cool as you comfortable can take it to very warm. Repeat several times. Self massage of your thighs (upper legs) with a rolling pin, of your butt and back with a soft ball (tennis ball) against the wall will also help. wrap it all up with some safe stretching (quadriceps and hip rotators) as is shown in Exercise for Better Bones.
Keep well,
Margaret

By: Carolyn Ramos

Carolyn Ramos — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 01:14:58 +0000

This article is really good if I hadn’t already done the leaf picking up and weeding. What I needed to know is, what do I do to get the muscles of my butt and back of my upper legs to stop hurting now that the deed is done. I’m 80 years old and would just like to know if there is something I can do now, after the deed is done. Thank you for your input.