Fall is the best. Here’s how to enjoy it without paying for it on Monday.
Raking leaves
- Switch hands often
- Bend with your knees, not your back
- Take a break every 15 minutes
Pumpkin patches
- Carry pumpkins close to your body
- Ask for help with the big ones
- Wear shoes with real support
Hiking
- Warm up for five minutes first
- Use trekking poles on downhill sections
- Stretch your hips and calves after
Game days
Sitting in cold bleachers for hours is hard on your back. Bring a cushion, stand up every quarter, and move around at halftime.
Apple picking
Reaching overhead again and again can strain your neck and shoulders. Take breaks and switch arms.
Local spots to try
(Please verify and swap in real places for each city.)
- Fort Collins: [local pumpkin patch / trail]
- Golden: [local trail / festival]
- Loveland: [local farm / event]
- Cherry Hills Village / South Denver: [local park / patch]
When to get checked
If an ache hangs around for more than a few days, or it keeps coming back, it’s worth having someone take a look.
How we can help
- All locations: chiropractic care
- Fort Collins and Golden: SoftWave for recovery
- Fort Collins: Decompression for back and neck pain
