01/12/2026
Bundle Up & Straighten Up Winter Posture Tip Card
Protect Your Back This Winter!
Millville Chiropractic Center
1. Layer Smart to Avoid Hunching
• Bulky coats can make you round your shoulders.
• Choose lighter, layered warmth so you don’t collapse forward.
2. Chin Down, Not Forward
• Cold wind makes people “turtle” their head.
• Keep your chin slightly tucked, not jutting out.
3. Balance Your Load
• Heavy bags pull you off-center.
• Use a backpack with both straps or lighten your purse.
4. Neutral Spine = More Warmth
• Standing tall improves circulation—your body actually stays warmer when aligned.
• Think: ribcage stacked over hips.
5. Step With Purpose
• Icy sidewalks make people tense and crouch.
• Walk with shorter, aligned strides to stay upright and stable.
6. Hands Out of Your Pockets
• Hands in pockets rounds your shoulders and reduces balance.
• Wear warm gloves so your arms can swing freely.
7. Reset Your Posture Indoors
• After time in the cold, do:
◦ 5 shoulder rolls
◦ 5 slow inhales while lengthening your spine
◦ Gentle chest-opening stretch
Stay Safe. Stay Warm. Stay Aligned.
Millville Chiropractic Center
856-327-0320