Sometimes the holidays can be a pain—long lines, planning for that family get-together and dreading that last minute trek to your Christmas Eve destination. With all that stress, the last thing you want for Christmas is to deal with holiday back pain. The Spinal Decompression & Laser Healing Center would like to offer your some handy tips on how to avoid some of those common holiday injuries that leave you miserable and in pain during a time that should be full of cheer. Regardless if you are from Millersburg, Ohio; Wooster, Ohio or one of the other neighboring towns within the greater Holmes County, Ohio area, the Spinal Decompression & Laser Healing Center can help patients like you by providing lower back pain relief all year-round.
Out of the top ten most common holiday injuries, the majority of injuries are caused by decorating. Whether it’s from being too eager to get the holiday spirit started or perhaps one too many cups of eggnog, the goal for this upcoming holiday season should be safety.
Do you enjoy having a fresh tree in your Holmes County home each year?
It doesn’t matter if you are purchasing a nice Douglas Fir or Blue Spruce to put beside your fireplace, your Christmas tree could be a leading source for your holiday back pain.
Because of their odd shape and uneven weight balance, hoisting one to the top of your vehicle can cause trouble. The Spinal Decompression & Laser Healing Center advises that you should have at least two people when it comes to securing a tree to the roof of your car.
Live trees need to be watered frequently, and bending over to reach that stand is not only awkward, it also poses another threat to your back. The repetitive motion of bending forward puts the discs of your lumbar spine at risk. To be safe, it’s recommended that you sit down near the base of the tree before attempting to water it.
Many accidents occur during this time of year due to falling from ladders. Regardless if you are stringing lights from your Millersburg home or attempting to place the topper on your tree, always ensure your ladder is placed properly. Trying to reach to place that next ornament might be a little quicker, but if you take the time to climb down and reposition you ladder as needed, you will save yourself a world of pain.
Be wary of any large or heavy presents. These beautifully wrapped hazards are known to be one of the leading causes for back pain. Remember to always use proper lifting techniques. Never bend over from the waist and pick up a package. Use your legs to lift the present or if need be, use the two person lifting technique. Even if you are unable to get help moving a package, scooting or pushing the present into its rightful spot under the tree might wrinkle or tear the bottom of the wrapping, but will save your back and thus, your holiday!
Going out shopping is always a hassle during the holidays. So, make sure you wear comfortable shoes that offer the proper support for your arch. Many people are unaware that properly supporting your feet also ensures that your back is supported. Uncomfortable or less supportive shoes can lead to not only aching feet, but uncomfortable lower back discomfort.
Most people travel during the holidays. If you are planning on going somewhere further than Wooster or another Northeast Ohio destination, invest in an orthopedic back support to use during those long car rides. This can ensure that you are maintaining the proper posture while preventing any lower back discomfort you may experience from being in the same position for long periods of time.
Even the most cautious of us experience back pain from time to time. The Spinal Decompression & Laser Healing Center is experienced in helping their patients find the best method for helping with lower back pain relief. Their most common non-surgical options include spinal decompression and laser healing.
Spinal decompression is a method that allows your back pain to be relieved by gently stretching the spine, thus taking the pain off of any pinched nerves. Meanwhile, laser healing uses a low intensity laser to penetrate your skin without cutting into it, allowing the doctor to pinpoint more specific areas of discomfort.
The Spinal Decompression & Laser Healing Center is your place for lower back pain relief. Their non-surgical methods allow you to rid yourself of that dreaded holiday back pain. Avoiding those common holiday injuries is ideal and for the most part, forethought and careful execution of many of your traditional holiday events can help. But if you find yourself feeling some discomfort or pain and you are in Millersburg, Ohio; Wooster, Ohio; or greater Holmes County, Ohio, contact Spinal Decompression & Laser Healing Center at 330.473.6013 to schedule your appointment.