Surviving the Holidays: Chiropractor’s Edition
Holidays shouldn’t come with a side of back pain. 🎄✨ So here are a few simple, comfort-first reminders from Dr. Robin to keep your neck + low back feeling better all season.
The holidays are supposed to leave you with warm memories—not a stiff neck or an angry low back!
This time of year, a few patterns show up in our office again and again: long stretches of sitting in unfamiliar chairs, hours spent cooking on hard floors, travel days that tighten everything up, and sleeping in a bed that isn’t yours.
In this video Dr. Robin discusses small changes you can make to feel better:
When you’re seated for conversation aim to face your body more to the person you are talking to, avoiding kinks
Give your low back some support in the form of a pillow or rolled up scarf, or perch on the end of the chair if it is not very supportive
In the kitchen try to stand on an anti fatigue mat or use a low stool or pile of books to rest one foot up a step to relieve back tension
Choose to sit instead of stand when prepping vegetables
Lift heavy items out of the oven with a friend
When sleeping away from home consider bringing your own pillow
Watch this week’s video for practical, holiday-friendly ways to stay comfortable and keep your spine happier through the season.
If you have any questions about this video or need some help feeling better, feel free to reach out to us, Dr. Robin Armstrong or Dr. Jody Freedman. We’re always happy to help. You can book with us online or give us a call.
