Christmas
and Chiropractic
It’s that special time of year again
– the Christmas season! The month of December is busy with holidays, family and
church gatherings, shopping, winter sports, leisurely activities and so much
more. In order to enjoy the holiday season, there are several things that you
can do to make it even more enjoyable.
Shopping – Some presents can be
large, heavy and awkward to carry. Use proper lifting techniques such as
lifting from your legs to avoid a back injury. Be careful while walking through
icy parking lots on your way to your car.
Winter sports – Skating and
tobogganing are great forms of winter activities that are fun and good for you.
Ensure that you are wearing a helmet to protect your head in the event of a
fall while skating or falling off your sled. Whiplash effects can happen in
these sports from even a minor fall so be sure to get adjusted soon after.
Family gatherings – Overeating and
too much consumption of alcohol can happen easily. Be sure that you are
consuming plenty of water to stay hydrated. Try not to eat too much during the
holidays to avoid weight gain.
For some people, depression or
anxiety may occur during the Christmas holidays. Be sure to take time for
yourself to relieve your stress to avoid subluxation of your spine.
Ensure that you have proper rest
during the holiday season. Functions and family gatherings including travel may
cause stress on your body and spine so ensure that you have adequate sleep
during this time.
Get adjusted. See your chiropractor
to get realigned this Christmas season.
Merry Christmas to you and your
family from all of us at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness here in Red
Deer! www.family1stchiro.ca 403-347-3261
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