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paradisi · 08-12-2009, 11:13 PM

I broke my back playing rugby in the 70's - and have suffered ever since. I can walk, used to run and play cricket and touch football in the years after I broke my back.....

as I get older the arthritis sets in and caring for my back is more and more important

couple of suggestions:-
know your limitations and know when to stop

stop at the first twinge - it will only get worse

don't be ashamed to stop doing simple things because it hurts - pride stuffed my back on many occassions

take it easy - the besy thing about gardens are most plants want to live and no matter what you do or don't do they will last until tomorrow when your back is feeling better

08-12-2009, 11:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
paradisi The news from Dicky Beach paradisi's Photo Gallery Location: Dicky Beach, Australia Find me on the map! Name: paradisi Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 107 BananaBucks : 93,096 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 41 Times Was Thanked 82 Times in 37 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: gardening back pain I broke my back playing rugby in the 70's - and have suffered ever since. I can walk, used to run and play cricket and touch football in the years after I broke my back..... as I get older the arthritis sets in and caring for my back is more and more important couple of suggestions:- know your limitations and know when to stop stop at the first twinge - it will only get worse don't be ashamed to stop doing simple things because it hurts - pride stuffed my back on many occassions take it easy - the besy thing about gardens are most plants want to live and no matter what you do or don't do they will last until tomorrow when your back is feeling better __________________ The universe is my eyes and ears. All else is hearsay.