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Thanksgiving is here and you are probably busy with holiday preparations. With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday, have you stopped to think about your back? If you end up laying down on the couch after your big dinner, you want it to be because someone offered to do the dishes, not because of your back pain. Here are our tips to help protect your joints and back this Thanksgiving.
Prepping your big feast requires a lot of peeling and chopping of vegetables. All that standing can fatigue and strain your leg and back muscles and create compression of your spinal discs. Pull up a stool at the counter or take your prep work to the table. You can also tackle prep work ahead of time so you won’t overdo it on Thanksgiving day.
When you have a heavy turkey, it can be difficult to put in and take out of the oven. Normally when lifting heavy things, we bend and lift at the knees. The standard oven door setup makes that a challenge. And lifting a 25-pound turkey? That’s the perfect opportunity for subluxations! If you are cooking a heavy turkey, be sure to get some help.
If you are putting on Thanksgiving and get stuck with most of the preparations, it’s time to call in the reinforcements. Instead of bearing the brunt of all the labor, delegate some tasks. Little ones can set the table, bigger kids can help prep, and those sitting around watching the game can help arrange the spread. By taking on less work, you save your joints and muscles from strain, misalignments, and fatigue.
In all of the Thanksgiving prep, don’t forget to take time for yourself. Regular chiropractic care from your local Rochelle, IL chiropractor can help ensure your joints and spine are in the best shape possible, therefore improving your odds of making it through Thanksgiving pain-free. To schedule your next adjustment, just click here!
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Wrapping gifts can be enough of a challenge as it is, but it can be especially hard if you struggle with lower back pain. But if you know how to wrap gifts in a way that relieves pressure and tension in your back, you can spread holiday cheer and deliver beautifully wrapped gifts even if you’re dealing with a pinched nerve or herniated disc.
