Recover From Muscle Pain After Yard Work and Gardening

We are in the heat of the summer now, and that means one thing: peak gardening season. It’s easy to overdo it, but the best way to recover from an injury is to prevent it in the first place. Our staff at Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation recommend the below steps to help prevent muscle pain from gardening and yard work.

Heat and Ice After Yard Work

Chiropractic experts recommend alternating heat and ice treatments for sore areas after working in the yard. You can use specialized ice and heat packs, ice wrapped in a towel, or a heated cloth bag full of rice to help reduce inflammation. Try alternating hot and cold methods for best results.

Refueling During Gardening

If you’re out gardening in the hot sun, our staff in Houma and Thibodaux recommend that you take frequent breaks from gardening to avoid muscle pain. Doing yard work might not be running a marathon, but it is hard work. Make sure you are staying hydrated, stretching, and taking a break for snacks to keep your body’s energy high.

Recover

We recommend that you take a rest after you’re done with your yard work or gardening to prevent an injury. This gives your muscles and joints some time to unwind from all that work. Relax on the couch and give your overheated muscles time to settle before you go about your day.

Chiropractic Care Relieves Muscle Pain

If you strained your muscles from gardening or yard work, chiropractic care can help relieve your pain. Contact our friendly and professional staff at Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation in Houma and Thibodaux, LA, today at 985-873-8586 to schedule an appointment. We are here to help you naturally recover from your pain.