The silly season brings plenty of joy and celebration, but it also introduces physical and emotional demands that may influence how you feel. Between shopping trips, social commitments, and home preparations, December can leave many people feeling a little overloaded.
How Stress May Influence How Your Body Feels During December
A packed calendar can place additional demands on your daily routine. Shopping, cooking, hosting, and balancing work deadlines with festive events may contribute to feeling tense or unsettled. Some people notice more tightness in the neck and shoulders, changes in sleep patterns, or general fatigue during this time of year.
Being aware of how stress affects your overall sense of wellbeing can make it easier to recognise when you may need rest, movement, or downtime. Understanding your own patterns may help you stay more comfortable as the season gets busier.
Holiday Activities That May Challenge Your Spine
Seasonal preparations often involve movements your body may not be used to. Decorating can include reaching overhead, climbing ladders, and holding awkward positions for longer than expected. Travel may involve prolonged sitting, unfamiliar sleeping arrangements, or carrying heavy bags. Shopping can lead to long periods on your feet or repeatedly bending and lifting.
Simple, practical strategies—such as pacing yourself, using appropriate equipment, taking short breaks, stretching during travel, and varying your posture at gatherings—may help you stay more comfortable throughout December.
Start on Your 2026 Habits Now
Some people like to use December to reset their routines and begin thinking about the year ahead. If you’re considering learning more about your health as you head into 2026 and how our practice works, our new patient offer with Dr Glenn (Chiropractor) and Dr Jenae (Chiropractor) are available throughout the month. This appointment provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns and determine whether our approach is right for you.
Call us on (08) 6161 0769 to book your visit and step into the new year with supportive habits already underway.