4 Tips to Prevent Holiday-induced Back Pain
With the holiday season upon us, we hope it’s a time filled with joy, family, and relaxation for all–and definitely NOT back pain. Sometimes, however, life gets in the way!
To help reduce back pain this month, follow these helpful holiday tips.
Celebrating Christmas? If you’re getting a tree this year, remember, they can be heavy! Lift trees (and heavy gifts for that matter) with your legs instead of your back. This way, you’ll lessen the risk of causing a strained or pulled muscle.
Stay hydrated. With all of the errands this time of year can bring, you’re likely moving around a bit more than usual. Hydration is key for a healthy back as the fluid-filled sacs in your spine need water to stay full.
If you’re traveling, remember to incorporate movement into your day. This may mean taking stops every hour or so if you’re driving to stretch and move your limbs. If you’re flying in a plane, get up and walk the aisles.
Schedule a visit with us. We’ll make sure your spine is well-aligned and ready to handle everything this season has to throw at you.
Warm Holiday Wishes to You and Yours
With the last month of 2021 upon us, we wanted to reflect on the past year and share our hopes for your health in 2022. May you find the motivation you’ve been missing, the courage to tackle your challenges, and the opportunities you’ve been seeking.
Though we’ve said it before, we can’t seem to say it enough: Thank you for choosing our practice and allowing us to be a part of your life and health. We hope to serve you for many years to come as we work together to achieve your goals in health.
As the New Year is just around the corner, we hope you’re able to slow down and enjoy these next few weeks of a year that’s felt more like a whirlwind.
Dec 08, 2021 at 1:12 PM
Thank you for all the good information you send us, it's been really helpful. Thank you for caring about our health and well being, and keeping us in the know about our bodies.
Dec 09, 2021 at 7:06 AM
Very well said Patti. You are always welcome to our best. Dr Sam
Dec 29, 2021 at 11:03 PM
Thankful to have found you. Hopefully you will have a wonderful year 😀