By Kenya File


This is the season for enjoying good food, decorating your home, opening presents ... And sustaining back injuries. More than 5,000 people throughout the United States seriously harm their backs by falling off tall ladders while putting their holiday decorations up. Hanging decorations outdoors can be incredibly risky. People also tend to be less active during winter. You can use the tips that follow to limit your likelihood of getting a back injury during the winter season.

To start with, never attempt to decorate your home on your own, especially while outdoors. You should not try to climb a ladder unless you have a trusted friend spotting you. Be sure to avoid alcohol before decorating as well, given that this can cause you to lose balance and it will definitely result in a few crooked items.

Next, try to get regular exercise in, particularly if you live in a cold climate and happen to spend a lot of your time indoors during the winters. Do a few basic exercises at home and stretch out your back and hips. A trusted Kent chiropractor can show you a few strategic exercises for maintaining a healthy spine while sitting.

When you Christmas show, try to be as careful as you can. Don't overburden yourself with packages and put these in a cart whenever possible.

Fourth, when shoveling snow, make sure that the force of the motion comes from your legs not your back. Keep shovel loads reasonable - it is better to take a bit longer than strain your back and not be able to finish.

Also, seasonal affective disorder can actually cause back pain - if you routinely feel under the weather and experience aches and pains when the days get shorter, you should talk to a medical professional about the possibility of SAD and some very effective natural solutions.

You have to look after your spine in order to keep it in good condition - and routine chiropractic therapy could be necessary as well. Get in touch with a local Kent chiropractic clinic right now for advice and help with your spinal health.




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