Our top tips for taking care of your back this Christmas
Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine
- Wear flat shoes when Christmas shopping – avoid high heels
- Spread the weight – carry an equal amount of shopping in your right hand as you do in the left hand
- Take regular breaks – ambling can be tiring on your spine
- Return to your car as often as possible to unload your many gifts
- Take a stretch-break every 45 – 60 minutes to prevent stiffness when travelling long distances
- Take plenty of exercise over the Christmas period as prolonged sitting can cause back ache
- Stretch and warm up thoroughly before any exercise (and this includes playing the Nintendo Wii!)
- Try to use the correct lifting technique – turkeys are heavy!
Have a happy and healthy festive season!