Raking Leaves Without Wrecking Your Back | Life in Motion Chiropractic

Fall in Michigan is beautiful — until your lower back says otherwise. 🍂 Whether you’re recovering from a weekend cleanup or prepping for the next one, here are two moves you can do today to reduce pain and restore motion.

These chiropractor-approved movements are safe, easy, and take less than 5 minutes.

✅ Movement 1: QL Rotation Stretch

This move targets the quadratus lumborum, a key stabilizer that tightens from repetitive raking and bending.

✅ Movement 2: Hip Hinge Reset

Perfect for teaching your body to bend from the hips instead of the lower back — especially after overusing poor mechanics during yardwork.

📍 Not Moving Right? Let’s Fix That.

At Life in Motion Chiropractic in Livonia, we offer Mobility & Recovery Screens to help you assess tightness, pain, or movement issues before they become bigger problems.

🚀 Schedule Your Mobility & Recovery Screen

Rake smart, recover well, and don’t let soreness stop your season.

— Dr. Dockery
Life in Motion Chiropractic

P.S. If you’re coming across this blog BEFORE you begin raking? Check out this YoutTube Short on how to properly rake without injuring the lower back: https://youtube.com/shorts/tljZ0xVC0K8

What Our Patients Say

I was nervous at first to go to a chiropractor, but this experience completely changed me. Not only did my lower back pain go away, but my sciatic pain did as well! The staff is amazing, especially Dr. Dockery! I recommend this office to everyone and anyone with back issues!

Nick D

Thanks to Dr. Dockery, my pain I had for years is almost gone, my headaches are less often and my back pain is no longer a daily problem. He also helps with my TMJ pain. I'm grateful to have found a doctor that actually listens and helps me!

Marissa G.

Dr. Dockery now owns and runs this clinic and is doing a great job. He is always friendly and willing to listen, focuses on fixing the areas of your body that are painful or troubling you, and gives a very thorough treatment that is worth every penny. I highly recommend him to friends, family, and all with back issues.

Phillip V.

Dr. Dockery is a wonderful chiropractor! You can really tell how passionate he is about chiropractic and how he truly cares about the wellbeing of his patients. The office space is nice and I felt very welcomed at my first visit. I've been recommending him to so many people since this is my first visit with a chiropractor and I had such a great experience. Will definitely be coming back- thank you!!

Randi K.

I am a truck driver and spend the majority of my day sitting. I haven't had back pain since I started coming here. Great people, great hours and best of all very reasonably priced. If you are looking for a chiropractor, look no further.

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27620 Five Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154

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