7 Tips for Avoiding Knee Pain While Gardening
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023According to a survey released by the National Council on Aging, 38 percent of those suffering from osteoarthritis are hindered from gardening because of their condition. Here are seven surefire ways to maintain healthy knees and keep your garden in shape.
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Get Moving
Motion reduces the risk for osteoarthritis. It both lubricates and nourishes knees.
Warm Up, Then Stretch
Break a light sweat, then stretch to help maintain mobility and reduce joint stiffness. Consider adding one of these 12 garden tools to make the work easier.
Get Cushioned
Wear supportive sneakers to take stress off the knees. Find out more about the gardening shoes perfect for DIY work.
Get Strong
Do leg lifts and exercises that strengthen quadriceps (front thigh muscles). They protect knees from damage caused by constant bending. Set up a home gym with a few of these ideas.
Drink Plenty of Water
Being dehydrated reduces flexibility and increases wear and tear. While gardening, people need substantially more to balance fluid loss. You’ll want to know these tips to keep your lawn luscious and garden looking great.
Don’t Push It
A little discomfort may occur and will lessen after regular activity. But watch for “bad” pain. Stop if the pain is severe or sharp or causes you to limp. Add these tips to your toolbox for easier gardening as well.
