On a previous blog I talked about some stretches when doing yard work in the winter. What are some other things you can do to help your spine when doing yard work besides warming up? So, what can you do to help your Top Sugar Land Chiropractors spine and your body in general for being out all day on a cool breeze morning or afternoon? The top secret is by taking breaks! That is something people do not think to do especially when the coolness feels nice in Texas. That is where people make mistakes when doing work by not taking a break for an extended period of time. I know when you work on something you just want to hurry and get it done. Trust me I know because I have done it before. It is like letting a child run around and play while they are sweating and not giving them water. I know that sounds cruel but that is what we are doing when we do not give ourselves a break while doing yard work. We think just because it is winter time you are cooled down so there is no need to take a break. That is like not drinking the same amount of water in winter as in summer. Summer you are thirsty because it is hot but in winter it is just as important to stay hydrated. I know at times the time just flies by and you lose track of the time because you are focused on finishing raking the leaves for example. Especially, if you are someone like me who hates the process but wants to hurry up and finish because they are excited to see the Top Sugar Land Chiropractors ending results. But remember that does not do anything for the health of your spine. So, when should you take breaks? Not saying you have to completely stop but every 15 to 20 minutes you want to stop the motion you have been doing and move the body in a different direction or way whichever makes more sense. This is so your Top Sugar Land Chiropractors body is not being limited to just one position. Because I am sure we all know if you sit for long, we may struggle to get back up or feel back or neck pain. You can take however long of a break you may feel you need. When you take that break you may notice that your body is done and that you have been pushing it. You do not want to over work the body and weaken it nor start to have back pain. After a long day outside doing yard work you will feel tired but to help you the next morning from waking up sore do some stretches after doing yard work and the next morning as well. Lastly, get adjusted, your back and neck deserve it! The Top Sugar Land Chiropractors adjustments will help you have proper spinal joint motion, mobility, and proper muscle activity. If you have some slight pain, then just follow all the tips I have mentioned and get adjusted and you will see the difference it will make on the body. Thank me later!