Christmas is just around the corner and for most of us at the moment that means Christmas shopping. As a busy Chiropractor in Witney we know that for a lot of you that will means online shopping. We just want to urge you a bit of caution this year and ask you to look after your back, neck and shoulders.

Make sure you keep up your good posture warns leading Chiropractor in Witney

It can be all too easy to spend hours and hours on the web searching for bargains and the perfect gifts for your loved ones. We know that this is likely and unfortunately so is back and neck pain from doing this.

To help you get through the season we have some useful advice for you when doing your shopping;

• Sort your space out. Whether you’re on the couch with a laptop or on a desktop computer it is really important you sort your space out. If on a laptop on the couch we advise you to keep this to a short time or move to a desk.
• When on a desk make sure you chair is at the right height off the floor so that your legs bend at 90 degrees. Make sure the top of the computer screen is eye level and that you are sat straight and facing the screen.
• Relax in the chair and make sure you arms are flat with your elbows at desk level.
• Try and use a seat with arm rests.
• Don’t sit for too long. Go make a cup of tea or go for a walk every 30-40 minutes or so.
• Don’t twist your back
• Don’t stress out (ok this one is just a reminder that Christmas is a season to enjoy).

So there you have it, nothing too complicated just simple and practical advice to ensure you don’t damage your back this Christmas.