12/04/2025
Healthy Holidays: Tips for Your Body & Spine
Week One: Stay Active in Cold Weather
❄️ Cold weather doesn’t have to mean a stiff back! Keep your body moving with short walks, gentle stretches, and smart warm-ups to stay active and keep your spine happy all winter.
🚶♂️Move Every Day – Even a 10–15 minute walk outside or indoor stretches help maintain flexibility and circulation.
🤸Gentle Warm-Ups – Warm up muscles before shoveling snow, raking leaves, or doing winter chores to prevent strains.
🧘Stretch Often – Focus on your back, shoulders, and neck to counteract stiffness from cold weather and sitting more.
🧦Layer Smartly – Dress in layers to stay warm but not restricted—tight clothing can limit movement and posture.
Take Mini Breaks – If you work from home or spend more time inside, stand up, stretch, or walk around every hour.