The Chiropractic Christmas chart toppers
Stay fit and happy by avoiding these common Christmas crackers
“God rest ye merry gentlemen”
- Christmas is often a time spent sitting on soft, saggy sofas. This puts muscles, joints and ligaments under extra duress.
- Get up from the sofa regularly, move around and follow any simple stretches you have been advised.
- If you are suffering from a new, severe episode of back pain, avoid the sofa altogether and opt for an upright dining/kitchen chair.
“We all want some figgy pudding”
- From “fancy crisps and nuts” to sickly sweet puddings and more alcohol than usual, the impact of “Christmas” foods on our bodies is a big challenge.
- Sugar and most processed carbs promote inflammation and prevents the body from healing.
- This can aggravate pre-existing injuries and make flare ups more likely.
- Try to keep eating and drinking to moderate levels.
“Driving home for Christmas”
- Driving up North to visit relatives ? Avoid injury by making regular stops if your car journey is over an hour.
- Consider whether you have your car seat set up correctly.
(https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Mind-your-posture-driving2.pdf)
- Sleeping on a sofa bed? Try taking your own pillow with you to get the best chance of a good nights sleep.
Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2025
If you do end up with problems over the Christmas break, we will be here in-between Christmas and New Year for emergency appointments. We will do our best to fit you in if we can.
Clinic will be closed on Dec 25th - Dec 29th and on January 1st 2025.
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