Proper Lifting Techniques for Pumpkin Patch Picking

It is fall and that means trips to the fall festivals and pumpkin patches.  But finding that perfect giant orange squash that you want to carve into a jack-o-lantern can also lead to injuries due to improper lifting techniques. Lifting can tone your body, boost your metabolism and build muscle mass, but it can also cause painful injuries.

Lifting that big pumpkin requires your body to bear a lot of weight and awkward angles which can result in injuries.  If you do injure yourself, we will evaluate you to identify the injury and its extent and then develop the most effective treatment method. We not only treat the symptoms but the cause of injuries, too.

Some of the most common lifting injuries include:

• Back Injuries – Lifting can cause mild and chronic back injuries, especially when you lift the wrong way.
• Shoulder Injuries – Shoulder injuries can occur after overhead weightlifting. You may only experience some pain when you raise your arms. After the condition progresses, you may feel pain even when lying or sitting.  So carrying that exhausted child on your shoulders or lifting a pumpkin up may strain those areas.
• Knee Injuries – Knee injuries can be brought on by lifting your legs repetitively or bending over incorrectly.

To prevent injury, remember to warm up your muscles, ligaments, and tendons by stretching and light exercise. It also promotes proper blood flow, which reduces the risk of getting injured.

If you do get injured by fall fun, we can help you realign your body and reduce the risk of injury in the future.  We focus on eliminating pain and getting you back out enjoying our beautiful autumn weather as soon as possible.