10/06/2026
As the leaves start to fall, raking, bagging, lifting, and hauling can quickly add up to an aching back. But a few simple changes can help keep you moving comfortably all season long!
💪🏼Protect your back while raking:
✔️ Avoid twisting while lifting or tossing leaves
✔️ Use your legs when lifting bags or heavy loads
✔️ Keep loads lighter and make more trips instead of overloading bags
✔️ Change positions and take regular breaks
✔️ Alternate sides when raking to avoid repeatedly stressing one side of your body
🍁 And remember: Yardwork is exercise! If you haven’t been active recently, ease into it rather than tackling the entire yard in one afternoon.
If back pain is keeping you from enjoying the activities you love, physical therapy can help you build strength, improve movement, and get back to doing the things you enjoy.
Move better. Feel stronger. Live fully.