More than 10 million people across the UK, young and old, live with some form of arthritis, a condition that profoundly impacts daily life, including the simple pleasure of gardening. Yet, practical approaches can significantly alleviate pain and discomfort, helping to reduce aching joints when undertaking basic tasks in outdoor spaces.
“Pacing, posture and positioning are key,” says Damien Newman, training, education and consultancy manager at Thrive, a gardening for health charity which helps improve people’s health through gardening and horticulture.
