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How to Protect Yourself from Back Pain During the Holidays Atlanta, GA

How to Protect Yourself from Back Pain During the Holidays

Man suffering from discogenic pain.

Making your home festive for the holidays can be fun and exciting but carries significant risks for orthopedic injuries. Every year, holiday decorating leads to trips to the emergency room for fractures, back pain and other injuries. Here are three ways you can protect yourself from back pain while preparing for the holidays.

Practice Proper Lifting

During the holiday season, you may find yourself lifting heavy boxes of decorations, gifts and groceries while preparing your home for guests. To prevent back pain, hold these items close to your body and bend your knees while keeping your back straight when lifting. Get help for heavy items to take the strain off your back.

Be Safe with Tools and Equipment

As you are preparing your home for holiday guests, you may need to reach high places like your roof or other areas in order to decorate. Choose the right tools and equipment to get the job done correctly. Ladders can be a leading source for back pain and injuries from accidental slips and falls. Make sure ladders are on a stable surface and wear shoes with a solid grip. Stay off the top rung and keep your body close to the ladder.

Use a lightweight shovel when clearing your driveway and sidewalks. Keep the load light and lift with your legs. Turn your feet instead of your torso when moving the snow.

Eliminate Fall Hazards

Slips and falls as you are rushing to get ready are a common source of back pain during the holidays. It can be easy to clutter floor surfaces with decorations and extension cords. Eliminate any hazards along common paths throughout your home to prevent orthopedic injuries that can ruin your holiday fun. If you are unable to limit your use of extension cords, make sure to secure the cords to the ground.

Holiday Back Pain Relief

Back pain can ruin your holiday get-together. If you are experiencing back pain, you can get relief with personalized treatments from Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians. Cutting-edge treatments can effectively help you recover with minimal down time. Call to book an appointment today.

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