What to Avoid When Gardening With Osteoporosis

Gardening is an excellent physical activity that people of all ages can enjoy. It isn't just a pastime; it's a sanctuary of growth and vitality. But those with Osteoporosis may worry that pain and the fear of fractures will mean giving up their gardens.
If you feel severe pain while gardening, stop and consult your doctor. However, Osteoporosis should not prevent you from enjoying some form of gardening.
A significant benefit of gardening is that it's like having a workout in a pleasant and healthy environment. As you cultivate your garden, your body engages in weight-bearing and resistance activities that contribute to better health as long as you move safely.
Having Osteoporosis does not mean giving up the things you love doing. Enjoy your garden and smell the flowers!
In this episode, I demonstrate seven things you must avoid when gardening with Osteoporosis and what you should do instead.
Thank you for listening to another informative episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast!
“Be aware of your posture when you're in the garden and enjoy the garden. It's so wonderful-you're getting Vitamin D, you're out in the sun, it's relaxing, you're connected to nature, and you're planting. What could be better? And when you avoid these positions and use posture and body mechanics, you can do this safely. So it's a win-win situation.” - Margie Bissinger
In this episode:
[00:00] - Intro
[00:45] - What's the problem with gardening with a rounded back?
[05:05] - What must you do instead of bending from the waist?
[06:23] - Why should you avoid bending and twisting?
[10:18] - How to prevent injury when working while standing
[12:31] - Why being in one place for an extended period is not ideal
[13:47] - Stop doing everything yourself without tools
[15:07] - Why going into the garden first thing in the morning is not suitable for people with Osteoporosis
[16:24] - Slide presentation of the things to avoid when gardening
[20:24] - Here's a demonstration of the things I discussed
Resources mentioned
Myers Detox Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Exercise and Osteoporosis Handout - www.happyboneshappylife.com/o...
Discounted supplements through Fullscript - us.fullscript.com/welcome/mbi...
More about Margie
Website - margiebissinger.com/
Facebook - / margie-bissinger-ms-pt...
Instagram - margiebissi...
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[@jennifernicklas3411]

Thanks for the reminders, and sharing your expertise, much appreciated.

[@margarethawk3073]

Thank you! This is a learning experience for me. I have severe osteoporosis and like to garden. I don’t do it like I should but I must learn new ways.

[@RobynSchmigelski]

Thank you so helpful

[@hmahoney1648]

I love the visuals. It really helps. And you are darling! I really enjoyed this very informative video. Thank you

[@margiebissinger6980]

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you found it helpful!

[@martykerns3802]

Why not include a demo of the exercises in this video. It’s unconscionable to NOT include a demo exercise.

[@margiebissinger6980]

Thank you for this comment. I did include a handout that has all the exercises I mentioned in the show notes. In the future I will include the exercises right in the video. You can download the posture handout here - drive.google.com/file/d/1dHHfI-UkTZ1x2KH5lxHBwAafOr54olSb/view?usp=sharing . The exercise I mentioned says Lower Back Mobility - drive.google.com/file/d/1hczZNAqbo8P0y56taUuFhtenWZNlYXXY/view?usp=sharing . I also have the exercise posted on FB - facebook.com/reel/1552051298906575. and Instagram - instagram.com/reel/C6PCFkQqe9-/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==. I hope this helps and I will make sure if I can to include exercises in the video next time,. Happy Gardening!

[@lindamacgregor8039]

Unconscionable??? Definition: "Unconscionable is an adjective that means without a conscience; unscrupulous; so unfair or unjust that it shocks the conscience." I think this is a very helpful video and I'm grateful to Marjory for creating it and providing the handout.

[@pattymitchell9265]

The video was very informative and I liked that you had the exercises included. Thank you