12/24/2025
🎄 Chiropractic Christmas Tips: Keep Your Spine Mobile During the Holidays 🎉
🎁 1. Move Between the Moments
Holiday routines often mean long periods of sitting (movies, gaming, travel).
•Stand up every 30–45 minutes
•Do 5–10 gentle movements: arm circles, torso twists, marching in place
👉 Motion keeps joints nourished and muscles relaxed.
🪑 2. Holiday Posture Check
Whether you’re on your phone or at the dinner table:
•Sit tall with shoulders relaxed
•Keep screens at eye level
•Both feet flat on the floor
🎅 Good posture reduces unnecessary spinal strain.
🧳 3. Lift Gifts Like a Pro
Heavy presents and boxes can sneak up on your spine.
•Bend at the hips and knees
•Keep the gift close to your body
•Avoid twisting while lifting
🎁 Your back prefers strong legs over sudden twists.
❄️ 4. Warm Up Before Cold Weather
Cold muscles tighten faster.
•Light movement before going outside
•Shoulder rolls, neck circles, gentle squats
☃️ Warm muscles = better mobility and less stiffness.
🛋️ 5. Stretch During Movie Marathons
Christmas movies are great… but stillness isn’t.
Try these between films:
•Gentle spinal twists (seated or standing)
•Chest opener stretch
•Hamstring stretch
🎬 Bonus: it keeps energy up, too.
🛌 6. Sleep Supports Matter
Holiday sleepovers and travel can affect alignment.
•Use a pillow that keeps your neck neutral
•Side sleepers: pillow between knees
•Back sleepers: pillow under knees
😴 A supported spine recovers better overnight.
🎮 7. Balance Screen Time With Movement
Phones and gaming often lead to “tech neck.”
•Chin tucks (5–10 reps)
•Shoulder blade squeezes
•Look up and away regularly
📱 Your neck loves variety.
🎄 8. Stay Hydrated
Spinal discs rely on hydration.
•Drink water throughout the day
•Balance sugary holiday drinks with water
💧 Hydration helps joints move smoothly.
