Caring for Yourself this Christmas

The Christmas season is often a busy, stressful, and physically demanding time. Between shopping, decorating, travelling, and socializing, it can take a toll on both your physical and mental well-being. Caring for yourself during this festive but hectic period is essential. Chiropractic care at Edgemont Chiropractic Clinic can be an excellent way to support your health and maintain balance during the holidays.

 Self-Care During Christmas

1. Prioritize Rest: Ensure you get enough sleep, as fatigue can make stress feel overwhelming. Get your 8 hours by designating a specific time to turn out your lights with your head on the pillow and your phone put aside ( social media off! )
2. Stay Active: Gentle exercise like yoga, walking, or stretching can alleviate tension and boost your mood. We have wonderful trails in North Vancouver and so close by too. Most Wonderful Place on Earth.
3. Practice Mindfulness: Take breaks to breathe deeply, meditate, or reflect. This can help manage the holiday chaos. Sit, close your eyes ( phone off ) for even a few minutes.
4. Eat Balanced Meals: Enjoy holiday treats in moderation and incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, and hydration into your diet. Hydration is not wine…though in a kinder universe, it would be.
5. Set Boundaries: It's okay to say no to events or commitments that overwhelm you. Try even one no and see how good it feels.
6. Stretch Often: Activities like gift wrapping and decorating can strain muscles. Regular stretching can prevent stiffness. Use a table, not the floor to wrap. 
7. Ask for Help: Share tasks like cooking, cleaning, or shopping with family and friends. 

How Chiropractic Care at Edgemont Chiropractic Helps During Christmas

1. Relieving Stress: Chiropractic adjustments from Drs Olson and Walker can help reduce tension in your spine and neck, leading to better relaxation and stress relief.
2. Easing Physical Strain: Carrying heavy shopping bags, bending for decorations, or sitting for long hours while travelling can cause discomfort. Drs Olson and Walker can address misalignments caused by these activities. Be good to yourself. Feel good this Christmas!
3. Boosting Energy: Realigning the spine improves nervous system function, which may help combat holiday fatigue. (We see that fatigue is often mentioned by new patients before they begin treatment and MORE ENERGY is often mentioned after treatment begins…)
4. Improving Sleep: Many people report improved sleep after their chiropractic adjustments. Wouldn’t you like to sleep more soundly this December? (check out our previous blog on The Importance of Sleep)
5. Preventing Injuries: Ask us. Drs Olson and Walker can recommend stretches and techniques to keep your body limber and less prone to injuries.  

Tips for Incorporating Chiropractic Care

• Plan Ahead: Schedule an appointment with us now at Edgemont Chiropractic Clinic - Appointment Booking. Get in when it suits you, not in a rush. Less the stress. It’s a necessary gift to you. Feel good during this holiday season. 

By taking care of yourself and considering chiropractic care, you are being good to yourself AND to those close to you.  You will enjoy the festive season feeling energized, pain-free, and relaxed. A little attention to your well-being goes a long way in making Christmas a joyful and stress-free celebration.

Looking for seasonal blogs? Check out past blog Ski and Snowboard Injury Prevention!