
Young man tightening body in outdoors cold weather
Winter is around the corner! Cold weather body pain is back.
When it’s cold outside, it’s common to lift and hold our shoulders tightly, elevate our shoulders to our ears, round our mid-back by slouching and poke our chin forward. Does it sound familiar? This change in posture usually leads not only to neck and back pain but also to other health and mood alterations.
The best way to avoid winter posture is to be aware of it. You can follow these tips:
- Remember to straighten up
- Exercise often
- Stand upright with your head raised, shoulders back and relaxed, with your core engaged
- Add some cervical retraction exercises to really release the tension
- Use hot packs on your shoulders, mid-back or neck to relieve pain
- Allow your shoulders to be relaxed and gently down
If you need some help getting rid of back and neck pain because of winter posture, CONTACT US! Our chiropractor will treat you as well as teach you some healthy posture habits.
Call us at 647-350-6655!
Let’s fight this pain together!