From soaking up serotonin from the sun to feeling the satisfaction of tending a thriving vegetable patch, there’s a lot to love about gardening. But for many in Boca Raton, it also means sore backs, achy knees, and strained muscles. “We get a lot of patients that do come in with gardening injuries,” says Dr. Besson.
Whether you’re tending your flowers or digging out space for new plants, these repetitive movements put pressure on your spine and joints. The solution? Prepare your body beforehand and don’t ignore the warning signs afterward.
Protect Your Lower Back
It’s no surprise that the lumbar spine takes the brunt of gardening activity. Every time you bend or twist, you’re loading pressure on your lower discs. Dr. Besson, our Boca Raton chiropractor, explains that reducing that pressure starts with mobility. Through gentle adjustments, your joints can move more freely and with less effort—making gardening feel less like a workout.
“So by implementing one adjustment, corrective exercises, we stabilize the spine and the core, so then we are able to bend down and not feel that after-the-fact, pain,” says Dr. Besson. That after-gardening stiffness doesn’t have to be part of the routine.
Gardening Without the Aches
Being proactive matters. Dr. Besson often recommends core exercises in addition to adjustments to improve spinal support. When your spine and pelvis are properly aligned, you can kneel, squat, and lift with more ease—and less pain later. If you’re already dealing with discomfort, don’t wait to seek chiropractic care. The longer you postpone care, the more likely a simple issue becomes a bigger one.
Chiropractic Support for Seasonal Living
Spring is about getting outside in the fresh air and doing what you love. Whether you’re passionate about gardening or just enjoy being active outdoors, chiropractic care can help you move with greater ease and confidence.
Book your visit with Dr. Besson in our Boca Raton office and stay active—without the soreness.