Don’t Let Your Back Suffer This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us!
Family events, gift-giving, and great food are all in store for us. But guess what else might be too?
Back pain!
As we prep for our holiday season, it’s essential to understand ways to prevent back injuries from occurring. Key Physiotherapy has put together some tips for taking care of your health during this busy time of year!
Tips for avoiding back pain
With all the decorating and heavy lifting that the holiday season brings, it’s easy to pull a muscle in your back. You might not even notice until days after the injury occurred! Here are three tips for avoiding back pain this season.
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Warm-up and stretch first!
Don’t just jump out of bed and begin setting out fake reindeer and decking the halls! Stretch your body out a little bit. Aim to at least be up and moving for about 45 minutes before starting bending or lifting heavy decoration boxes down from the attic!
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Lift with your knees, not your back.
You knew this one was coming! Always lift with your knees and not your back. Tighten your stomach muscles as you lift an object or lower it to the floor. Avoid twisting your trunk to prevent back injuries.
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Safety First!
You can take simple steps to ensure you are safe while hanging lights or putting up the tree. Take breaks every 30-60 minutes to make sure you aren’t over-extending the muscles in your back as you bend, lift, and reach for items.
The Holidays Don’t Have To Be A Pain In The Back
Patient Success Story
“Mark and his team have treated me for two separate injuries so far. I’ve never had much luck in the past with Physio, and always found myself being loaded up with exercises that only made my pain worse. Mark’s method of treating my pain first before focusing on strengthening has had a hugely positive effect on how I view Physio.”
— Andrea M.
Healthy Recipe
Easy Hot Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 1 1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Directions
In a slow cooker, combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks. Wrap allspice and clobes in a small piece of cheesecloth, and add to pot. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and keep warm.
Call Rhema-Gold Physiotherapy today!
You deserve to enjoy your holidays without back pain. If you’re already suffering from a back injury or would like to learn about more ways to prevent one, we’re here for you! A physiotherapist can assess your condition and symptoms, and create a customized plan that will be aimed at relieving your back pain.
Call Rhema-Gold Physiotherapy to schedule an appointment with a physiotherapist so that you can have the best possible holiday season!
Use the graphic below to check your walking posture and protect your back.
