While the holidays are a time to be happy, it is not uncommon to feel stressed. From buying gifts to travelling, it takes a good planner to make the holidays run smoothly. This can have an impact on your health as stress has the tendency to be a bit overloading. It is recommended to have a list of go-to activities that will have a positive impact on your well being. Need some ideas? We have a few you might like.

Even if the weather outside is frightful this winter, spending time outdoors walking or hiking is recommended. Doing this increases the amount of serotonin in your system, the chemical that impacts your mood. Another chemical in your body that can help you de-stress is norepinephrine. You can increase this natural mood booster by smelling citrus fragrances such as orange or lemon oil. If the stress starts to have a negative impact on your body, physical therapy can correct the issue and help you prevent it from reoccurring.

The holidays require manual labor. From hosting the family to creating dinner, it helps to be at full-strength. If the holiday stress is preventing that, it may help to see a physical therapist. Improving your mobility for instance has been shown to lower the chance of having a stroke and arthritis. If lifting is causing you to have lower back pain, physical therapy can be a more cost effective option to treat it. Instead of taking medication to mask the symptoms, physical therapy can treat what is bothering you.

If you live or work in the Long Island area, Physical Therapy Finder can help. With many physical therapy offices as participants, we can find quality care at the location most convenient for you. If you have any questions, contact us at info@physicaltherapyfinder.com.