09/08/2026
🍂 Fall yard work is a great way to get outside and stay active - before you tackle the leaves and fall cleanup, keep these 4 things in mind:
🍁 Warm up before you start. A few minutes of walking, gentle stretching, or mobility work can help prepare your back and joints for the work ahead.
💪 Lift with your legs, not your back. Keep heavier objects close to your body, avoid twisting while lifting, and break larger loads into smaller ones when possible.
🚶 Switch positions often. Staying bent over or repeating the same raking motion for too long can leave your back feeling stiff. Change sides, stand up regularly, and give yourself short movement breaks.
⚠️ Don’t push through pain. Some muscle fatigue after a busy day can happen, but sharp, persistent, or radiating pain is something you shouldn’t ignore.
Your fall to-do list shouldn’t leave you hurting for days afterward. If back pain or stiffness is making yard work—or other everyday activities—more difficult, our team can evaluate what may be contributing to the problem and create a personalized plan to help you move more comfortably.
📍 Chiropractic Health of Matthews & Dilworth