Getting back to the garden

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Pulling weeds, raking a lawn or digging a hole can strain the back in painful ways. Frequent squatting and kneeling can also do harm. In fact, any movement that requires lifting, twisting or turning – carrying bags of soil or fertiliser – can injure back muscles. Avoid squatting and bending as much as possible. Instead, kneel on a soft cushion. Use a wheelbarrow for hauling heavy objects. But most importantly, do exercises that will strengthen your stomach muscles.