Get Back to Gardening with Agapé Physical Therapy

Don't let pain steal the joy of your garden this season! Remember the satisfaction of nurturing life, the vibrant colors, the fresh scents? But if bending, lifting, or even just being on your feet has become a painful chore, it's time to reclaim your passion. If you've been sidelined from your gardening passion, Agapé Physical Therapy can help you regain your strength and flexibility so you can get back to those summer activities you love.

Common Gardening Movements and Their Challenges

Gardening, while enjoyable, can put stress on various parts of the body. Here are some common movements and potential challenges:

• Squatting: Essential for planting and weeding, but can strain knees and hips.
• Bending: Necessary for reaching low areas, which can irritate a prior back injury. 
• Lifting: Moving pots, bags of soil, or tools can lead to shoulder pain if not done properly.
• Twisting: Reaching different areas of the garden can put stress on the spine.
• Pulling: Weeding or moving debris can strain muscles in the arms and back.

How Agapé Physical Therapy Can Help

Agapé Physical Therapy offers tailored programs at 6 Rochester locations to address these challenges and help you garden safely and comfortably.

Strength Training

We'll develop a program to strengthen key muscle groups used in gardening, such as:

• Quads, hamstrings, and glutes for squatting
• Core muscles for stability and bending
• Arms and shoulders for lifting and pulling

Flexibility and Stretching

Improve your range of motion and reduce stiffness with:

• Targeted stretches for the back, hips, and shoulders including forward bending and overhead reaching.
• Exercises to enhance overall flexibility

Injury Prevention

Learn techniques to:

• Properly lift heavy objects
• Maintain good posture while gardening
• Avoid repetitive strain injuries

Personalized Plans

Every individual is unique, so we'll create a plan that fits your specific needs and limitations.

Get Back to Enjoying Your Garden

With the support of Agapé Physical Therapy, you can overcome physical barriers and fully enjoy the many benefits of gardening this summer. Whether you're planting flowers, growing vegetables, or simply tending to your yard, we're here to help you stay active and healthy.

Contact Agapé Physical Therapy today to schedule a consultation and start your journey back to your garden!