Stay Pain Free This Holiday Season It’s that time of the year again, it’s the holidays and that means lots of shopping and bags to carry. While we are racing around the mall going store to store trying to get as much shoppingdone inonedayand that is not always the best option. Not only is it physically exhausting but it is alsocausing unnecessary backpain and you might not even realize it. According,totheCentersforDisease Control50,000Americanswillsuffer some kind back injury whether it’s from shoveling, falling on the ice, or even holiday shopping. If you are planning to do a big shopping day, there are some tips to help you prevent back injuries this holiday season. • Keep the heavier items on the bottom and the lighter stuff on the top. • Stay hydrated! Lack of water contributes to muscle spasms and increasedbloodthickness. Both factors increase inflammation in the body and reduce healing rates. •Wearcomfortableshoes.Shoes suchasflatsprovide littletono arch and increase the chances of lowerbackpain.Wearshoes that are cushioned and have a good arch. •Makefrequentstopstoyourcar to drop off the bags.
•Takefrequentbreaks.Breaksas often as every 20-45 minutes helps your muscles relax. The holidays are a fun time to be with family and friends you don’t a back injury to ruin a happy season.
• Use several smaller bags instead of loading everything into one large bag. This helps by distributing the weight evenly throughout your body.
Exercise Essential Relaxes Your Shoulders
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SCAPULAR RETRACTION Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Pull shoulder blades back and down. Don’t hunch your shoulders. Hold for 8 count, repeat 8 times.
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