28/09/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            This time of year can be so rewarding in the garden, but it can be tough on the body when we are out of practise.
You may not know this about me, but I was a landscape gardener for many years pre-massage therapist;  and I have certainly rediscovered my love for the garden!
I get enormous joy from pottering around the garden on a Sunday morning šŖ“ šŖ
My hints for pain free, weekend garden fun include some light stretching and muscle activation before I begin, such as:
Squats, Lunges, Calf Raises as well as Glute/Hamstring/Quadricep stretches.
Itās also important for muscle health to hydrate properly before heading out into the garden.
And it's best to do short 1-3 hour stints each weekend rather than one or two long days, especially if the body is not used to it!
These last couple of weekends have been perfect weather conditions for some Spring Gardening āļø
Iām looking forward to reaping my herby rewards soon šæ