11/17/2025
🦃 How to Lift a Turkey Without Lifting Yourself Into Pain
Thanksgiving is almost here — and while we love a good feast, this time of year can be tough on your back. Between heavy turkeys, marathon cooking sessions, and hours on your feet, your spine deserves a little gratitude too!
Here are a few ways to protect yourself this holiday:
🥧 Lift smart. Bend at your knees, not your waist. Use both hands when moving that turkey or casserole dish.
🧘♀️ Stretch before and after cooking. Your body needs a warm-up just like a workout.
🪑 Take breaks. Set a timer to sit, stretch, or walk every 30 minutes. (Your back — and your patience — will thank you.)
💪 Don’t skip your adjustment. A well-aligned spine and relaxed muscles make holiday prep so much easier.
And remember, our $50/month cash rate includes both adjustments and muscle work — because pain shouldn’t be on the Thanksgiving menu. And you don’t deserve the headaches of insurance re-exams and red-tape. Take advantage of our cash bundle deals!
This season, protect your back, enjoy the food, and let gratitude be the only thing overflowing.
🦴 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IMS Chiropractic!