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Treat Holiday Shopping as an Athletic Event
A November 10, 2005
PRNewswire release advises shoppers to consider holiday shopping as an event
that requires preparation and attention to your health and well being. The
American Chiropractic Association (ACA) urges people to consider several
points to help ward off the stress and strain that often accompanies this
season.
They offer a checklist to
help, which includes the following:
- Stretch before and
after a long day of shopping. When you are under stress, your muscles
are less flexible than usual.
- Wear shoes with
plenty of cushioning in the soles to absorb the impact of walking on
hard shopping mall floors.
- Leave your purse at
home. Wear a light fanny pack or a light backpack instead. Pack only
those items that are absolutely essential (driver's license, credit
card, etc.).
- Plan frequent breaks into your
shopping day -- at least once every 45 minutes
for most people. Those with less stamina may need to take a break every 20-30 minutes.
- Do not wrap packages
while sitting on a hard floor. This can wreak havoc on your posture.
- Always stretch before
and after you wrap gifts. Stretch the opposites; if you are leaning
forward when wrapping your gifts, stretch backward when you are done.
If problems do result the
article recommends that you seek chiropractic care as a natural approach. |