12/17/2025
Every December🎄, I hear some version of this on repeat:
“Why does my back hurt all of a sudden?”
“I didn’t do anything different.”
“I just feel… stiff and sore.”😫
And then we talk it through -
holiday prep, late nights, stress…
🎁and hours spent wrapping gifts on the floor.
🎁 Here’s the thing:
Back pain from gift wrapping is incredibly common - especially when you’re hunched forward, twisting, and sitting without support. 😬That position compresses the spine and overloads your low and mid-back muscles.
If you want to protect your back this holiday season, try this instead:
✔️ Wrap at a table or counter (standing keeps your spine more neutral)
✔️ Break it up - a few gifts at a time goes a long way
✔️ Use gift bags (perfectly wrapped gifts are overrated - seriously)
✔️ Stretch before and after to decompress the spine
And if you’re already feeling that dull ache or stiffness?
Your body isn’t being dramatic - it’s asking for support. ❤️
At Harmony Chiropractic in Plainville, MA, we help families relieve holiday back pain, posture strain, and stress with gentle, nervous-system-focused care...so you can enjoy the season (as much as possible lol)
🎁 Share it with a friend who’s wrapping on the floor
🫶 And if your back needs extra help, we’re here