Fix the seat and posture to ease holiday back pain
Health tips from Jason Brewton of the Texas Back Institute advise maintaining lumbar curves with a rolled pillow, reclining slightly, bending knees at right angles, and using a footrest. Stay hydrated, stand or move every 20 to 30 minutes, and lift luggage with pivoting hips rather than twisting the spine to prevent hyperextension injuries.
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Jason Brewton
Texas Back Institute
Fighting the Frantic Holiday Syndrome
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Proper regifting tips from a consumer etiquette guide
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