It’s almost time to sit back, relax and put your feet up in front of some classic Christmas TV – but before that happens, there’s still a few days of shopping left and parties to attend.
To make sure you survive this Christmas unscathed, Nuffield Health’s Newcastle Hospital has developed a selection of top tips to keep you tip top over the festivities
- When carrying large bags of shopping or presents, spread the load to present injuring your back. Carry bags in each hand and make multiple trips to the car
- When wrapping presents, sit at the table with your paper, tape and scissors close by to prevent twisting the spine
- Deliver your Christmas cards by hand to burn some calories, clear your head and release endorphins which are known to relieve the symptoms of stress and help you to relax
- Avoid drinking too many mulled wines before bed. While alcohol may help you nod off, it will prevent you from having a good quality sleep and leave you feeling drowsy
- Always lift large presents or heavy bags of shopping from your knees to prevent back strain
Nuffield is the UK’s largest healthcare charity and has two sites in Newcastle – the Nuffield Health Hospital in Jesmond and Nuffield Gym in Gosforth. Nuffield delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient private healthcare treatments and services using the best possible technological facilities.
For more information, please visit www.nuffieldhealth.com/hospitals/newcastle-upon-tyne