Stretches After Gardening

If you're like me, you love to be outdoors. Whether skiing, hiking, or camping, Colorado offers a plethora of outdoorsy spots.

In this blog post, I want to talk about my love of gardening. When I was a little girl, I used to help my grandmother in her garden. We'd weed, plant flowers, and pick vegetables. Afterwards she would often feel achy and sore, and so I'd use my natural massage skills to work on her body.

While massage can help heal the body after a long day of gardening, I encourage my clients to do more than just massage. Simply stretches before and after can help alleviate any aches and pains. Here's an example of a stretch courtesy of Healing Motion:

For the Neck and Shoulders:
Roll your shoulders back in a circular motion and slowly move your head from side to side a few times to loosen up.
Bring your shoulder blades together in a “pinching” motion, then relax.

Read the full list of stretches to help make your gardening experience even better!

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