Your Spine’s Survival Guide for Festive Travel
Long car rides and cramped airplane seats can leave your spine feeling stiff and achy. When you’re stuck in one position for hours, spinal joints lose mobility and surrounding muscles grow fatigued trying to support you. This combination often leads to that uncomfortable “locked up” feeling when you finally stand.
Before you hit the road, try these travel-friendly habits:
Roll a small towel and place it behind your lower back for lumbar support.
Stop every 90 minutes to walk and stretch for just 5 minutes.
Adjust your seat so your knees are slightly lower than your hips.
Pack a tennis ball to roll along your mid-back while resting.
Safe travels start with a healthy spine. Need a pre-trip tune-up? Give us a call before you head out!
Festive Activities Without the Aches
This time of year brings plenty of physical activity—decorating, cooking, shopping, and hosting gatherings. While these tasks feel festive, they often involve repetitive movements, awkward positions, and lifting that your spine isn’t used to.
Stay injury-free with these wellness tips:
Warm up with light stretching before tackling big projects.
Bend at your knees (not your back) when lifting boxes or bags.
Take frequent breaks to avoid overworking the same muscle groups.
Ask for help with heavy items instead of trying to manage alone.
The festive season also means schedule changes and less time for your usual exercise routine. When daily movement decreases but physical demands increase, your body feels the mismatch. Pay attention to your posture during activities—whether you’re wrapping gifts on the floor or standing at the kitchen counter for hours.
Holiday Hours
With the holiday season in full swing, Dr Keira wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support this year. It’s been an absolute pleasure helping you unlock your natural health goals this year! Looking forward to doing the same in 2026!
Dr Keira at Tigerlily Chiropractic is wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy holiday season.
Hope to see you in the practice soon! As a reminder, holiday hours are as follows:
Dec. 24 to 27: Closed
Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 30, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 31 to Jan. 2: Closed
Regular office hours resume Jan. 5, 2026.
