Decorating. Shopping. Cooking. Wrapping. The holidays are here! With all the prep, consider adding these helpful chiropractic tips for the holiday season to your daily list so you can feel your best.
Stretch.
For starters, stretching improves your ability to do physical activities. Let’s face it. The holiday season is packed with physical activity!
However, stretching unused muscles isn’t the best way to start.
In fact, warm up to properly stretch with a brisk walk or jog around the block, for instance. Then stretch by focusing on the major muscle groups.
That includes shoulders, neck, lower back, hips, thighs and calves. Stretch both sides and hold the stretch for at about 30 seconds.
Limit how much you stand.
Spending hours standing and cooking in the kitchen can add stress and strain to joints and muscles. Try to mix things up by changing positions occasionally.
Sit down to snap the beans, knead the dough and decorate the cookies. Remember to pay attention to your posture and avoid slouching!
Another idea is investing in a good kitchen mat for extra cushion.
Wear good shoes.
To clarify, no matter the holiday task or festivity, good shoes are a must. Non-slip, comfortable shoes will come in handy for all-day shopping sprees and marathon decorating days!
Dress comfortably.
Think flexibility. Breathability. The beauty of layers—you never know what the holiday weather will bring.
Take breaks and refuel.
Next up on our list chiropractic tips for the holiday season puts your health back in focus. Take breaks during your holiday prep activities from shopping to baking to wrapping.
Add in a healthy snack to refuel.
Stay hydrated.
Drink plenty of water. Typically, a good goal is 8 to 10, 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
Don’t carry too much.
Keep back pain at bay by limiting what you carry.
This includes your purse. During the holidays lighten the load by just bringing the essentials. Use a fanny pack or your pockets to hold your wallet, keys and phone, for example.
Another good tip is to take packages and bags to the car often while you shop so you don’t overload your arms or your back.
Driving? Think lumbar support.
Do your holiday plans include long trips in the car? Consider treating yourself to a lumbar support cushion before the holidays!
Again, take breaks and stretch when you stop too.
Summary
You’ll be singing fa-la-la-la-la in no time thanks to these chiropractic tips for the holiday season and beyond! Most of these chiropractic tips would help create a healthy lifestyle in general. Ready to find out other ways chiropractic care can help with the everyday? Give us a call today at (334) 821-2552 and check out our blogs for additional self-care tips and more!