Andy & Laura Green
Here at Reflex Spinal Health we absolutely love the Christmas spirit. We can’t wait to eat some turkey, play some games and get a little merry. Whilst Christmas can be fun we all know it can involve its own stresses. From cooking the Christmas dinner, to managing the in-laws and buying presents for everyone, we have a few tips we think might help lighten the load on your body this Christmas.
The United Chiropractic Association (UCA) report that during the Xmas holiday season there are more reported incidents of back pain, neck pain and Shoulder injuries than any other time of the year. The culprit? Christmas shopping! Those busy days spent in the rugby scrum of the shopping centre, on your feet for hours at a time and overloaded with all those wonderful goodies for the family hanging off both shoulders.
So here are a few handy tips:
- Plan! Don’t do it all at once, break up the shopping into bite-size chunks.
- Carry shopping bags evenly in each hand to distribute weight – better still use a trolley!
- Try shopping online, especially for those heavy/bulky items. Why lug it home on your shoulder when the postman can do the work for you.
- Dress for the task. Wear comfortable shoes and save those killer heels for the office party!
- Keep yourself well fuelled. Regular water and snacks stops will help keep your energy and concentration levels up.
- Standing in a long queue? Keep moving, shift your weight from foot to foot and don’t let your muscles become stiff and achy.
- Try not to overspend, this is only going to get you suffering further stress and anxiety!
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The final tip we want to give you, don’t forget to look after yourself! If you’re feeling the strain on your body then don’t forget to book in for an adjustment with your favourite member of the Reflex team. Do you know somebody who is putting all their effort into making a perfect Christmas for everyone else and not looking after themselves? If so, then we have the perfect remedy, pick up one of our fantastic massage gift packs and help that special someone relax this Xmas too, with a wonderfully relaxing massage! What a fantastic gift for a loved one!
Above all else though, remember to laugh, dance and be merry, and have wonderfully Happy Christmas!
