Holiday Survival Guide
No doubt, by this time of year many of you are frenzied and stressed by the fact that Christmas is practically here! The holidays are stressful for nearly everyone, leading to fatigue, tight muscles, and some soreness from carrying heavy bags through the mall. With all the added activity the holidays adds, it's important to take extra care with our bodies. Here are a few quick tips:
Stay Hydrated:
Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day, and even more on busy days that contain a lot of shopping or cooking a large meal for the family. Stretch: Holiday stress tends to tighten up your muscles. Some gentle stretching helps loosen things up and can prevent other aches and pains.
Take Breaks:
Running around all day carrying heavy bags is stressful on your body. Take time to rest on a bench and relax for a bit here and there. This can also be a good time to drink some water and do some light stretching.
Unload:
You don't need to carry everything you bought all day long. Stop at the car once in a while and lock things in the trunk, freeing you up to pick up more items. Typically, you end up with more weight on one side of your body than the other, causing your body and spine to lean one direction, which can create a myriad of other problems.
Wrapping:
Don't sit on the floor. This position will wreak havoc on your posture. Try standing at a counter or a higher table. There is no ideal position for wrapping Christmas presents, so make sure you move around and vary your position sometimes. This will help prevent some of the aches and pains this activity can cause.
Chiropractic and Massage:
Chiropractic and massage are the most effective ways to help your body reduce stress, muscle tightness, and soreness. Lucky for you, we can do both right in our office in Boardman! Give us a call at 330-758-9567 or click here to schedule an appointment.
p.s. Looking for a stocking stuffer? Stop in for some Biofreeze or a gift certificate for a session with our massage therapist.