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June 29, 2010
Knee Pain in the Garden? Try These Tips

Gardening can be a great workout—lifting, bending, stretching—but it shouldn't be painful.

If kneeling has you wishing the carrots would pull themselves out of the ground, check out our tips for healthy knees:

Keep moving. Motion lubricates and nourishes the knees, helping reduce the risk for osteoarthritis.

Drink lots of water. Drying out reduces flexibility. Keep a water bottle nearby so you can take frequent sips while you're working.

"Good" pain is good for you. Minor discomfort will lessen after regular activity. But stop gardening if you feel severe, sharp pain, especially a limp.

Get strong. Do leg lifts that strengthen your quadriceps (front thigh) muscle, which is the main protector of the knee.

Click here for more tips on how to keep your knees healthy in the garden.

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