The festive period is one of the busiest times for us at Pure Chiropractic in Staines. And surprisingly, it’s not only drunken falls or heavy lifting that prompts patients to book chiropractic treatment at Christmastime – it can also be the result of online Christmas shopping.

It’s no revelation that spending too much time in front of a computer, laptop or Smartphone can wreck havoc on your spine. We do, however, want to remind you to take the following advice if you are surfing the web for your Christmas presents this year:

• Take regular breaks,
• Check that your back and neck are not stiffening,
• Sit in an adjustable chair that provides good lumbar support,
• Rest your feet flat on the floor or buy a footrest,
• If you use a computer, sit at a desk that has enough room to allow your forearms to rest on it when using the keyboard,
• Make sure that your keyboard and monitor are at a comfortable height,
• Take measures to avoid screen glare

If you are spending a lot of time in front of your computer you may want to take a few minutes to watch the video we have on our site with advice for how to protect your back whilst working on your computer.

We wish you all a happy and pain-free Christmas!