Leaf Raking Season is upon us, so a gentle reminder to use your core muscles when raking and lifting bags and tubs of leaves. To support your core when raking leaves keep your elbows as close as possible to your body core this keeps one's posture aligned, so there is then less stress on your spine. To further support your efforts by keeping your raking radius within two feet of your centre this supports good alignment and facilitates the least stress on your muscles as possible. Smaller, lightweight, flexible metal rakes are more ergonomically effective. In closing for moving your tub or bag of leaves first bend your knees to support your back with your arms in close before lifting, and move your foot that is going to support the direction you are possibly going to lean into. Happy Autumn.
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