11/25/2009

Not Just the Turkey Suffers

Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks and appreciating all that you have, yaddi yaddi yah....

It's also a day of pain, aggravation and stress. Some thing to remember for Thanksgiving so you are not left feeling with anything more than a little bloating from the food.

Stress - The planning, the organizing, the family politics... Do you feel it yet? Form previous blogs you are ware that stress does effect the body and our muscles. To avoid this, take some time to write a few lists so everything is in order. Try to make time for yourself this day by reading a book, listening to your favorite album, or going for a walk.

Cooking & Cleaning - Our kitchen counters are not set up ergonomically correct for bodies. So what? Well, with all of the slight bending and twisting, you could be in store for a lot of lower back pain. Think of this prolonged activity like a workout. Warm-up before you begin and stretch out afterwards. Try to cook and clean in intervals instead of all at once so your body gets a break. Also, ask friends and family to help (even if it is your mother-in-law) Your guests might appreciate getting up and doing something and you can keep each other company in the meantime.