One of the down-sides to gardening is the physical labor can become impossible if you hurt your back. We often move from a sedentary mode to full-on work out, and this is a recipe for disaster.
As a chronic back pain sufferer, I have had 40 years to come to grips with periodic episodes that left me literally flat on my back. Trust me on this one – it really pays off to keep your back strong and flexible.
Exercise and strengthening is the main way you can avoid low back pain. Here is a site I found with information on low back pain exercises. Check it out, and strengthen up!
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