As promised, below are additional tips to help you enjoy your holiday activities, while protecting your spine. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) also has excellent tips on general holiday safety, so I encourage you to visit their website. Happy Holidays!
Tip 3: Holiday Travel
Are you taking a long trip by car or plane? Consider a travel pillow to support your back or neck. An ice or heat pack can also be a helpful aid. When traveling with luggage, use suitcases with wheels to avoid the strain on muscles and joints from carrying on your shoulders.
Tip 4: Online Shopping
Many spend time at the computer shopping for holiday gifts online. To avoid lower back strain, sit back in a chair so your spine is fully supported. Thighs should be parallel with the floor with hips higher than your knees. The top of the monitor should be at eye level.
Tip 3: Holiday Travel
Are you taking a long trip by car or plane? Consider a travel pillow to support your back or neck. An ice or heat pack can also be a helpful aid. When traveling with luggage, use suitcases with wheels to avoid the strain on muscles and joints from carrying on your shoulders.
Tip 4: Online Shopping
Many spend time at the computer shopping for holiday gifts online. To avoid lower back strain, sit back in a chair so your spine is fully supported. Thighs should be parallel with the floor with hips higher than your knees. The top of the monitor should be at eye level.
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