For anyone who’s ever experienced raking leaves in autumn, it’s most likely a safe bet that it was one of those chores you never really took seriously as a kid. Now that you’re a bit older, and you have begun experiencing some lower back pain, it suddenly doesn’t seem like such a fun task anymore.
Why the Back Pain?
Medical professionals such as those from the Eagle River urgent care center say that the reason why back pain is usually associated with raking leaves, or any other similar chore, is that the movements put a strain on your back. It’s not just the rake that you’ll be handling, but also the container or wheelbarrow you’ll use to dispose of the raked leaves. Read more on this article:
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