Gardening can cause back pain and overuse injuries.
  • Avoid marathon gardening sessions.
  • Warm up before gardening with slow, sustained stretches and remember to do basic backstretches during your gardening.
  • Rotate your tasks to avoid repetitive movements; for example, after 15 minutes of raking, swap to pruning for a while.
  • Rest frequently and relax in the shade with a drink of water.
  • Avoid uncomfortable positions.