Merry Christmas from Springback

🎄 Merry Christmas from Springback!

Staying Healthy Through the Festive Season

As we reach the end of another busy year, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for being part of our community. Whether you’ve come to the clinic for support with injury recovery, chronic pain, performance training, or simply to keep moving well — it’s been a privilege to help you on your journey.

The festive period is a wonderful time to rest, reconnect and recharge. But it can also bring its own physical and emotional stresses — long drives, cold weather, heavy lifting (those shopping bags!), changed routines, and less movement.
So here are a few simple ways to stay healthy, mobile and pain-free this Christmas:

🎅 1. Keep Your Body Moving — Even a Little Helps

It doesn’t need to be a full workout.
A brisk walk, a few mobility drills in the morning, or even breaking up long periods of sitting during family visits can keep your joints and nervous system happy.

If you’re prone to back or shoulder tightness (hello, office workers!), gentle retraction exercises or band pull-aparts can work wonders between mince pies.

🍗 2. Support Recovery With Protein and Hydration

Christmas meals can be rich and satisfying — but remember your muscles still need consistent protein to repair and rebuild.
Prioritising lean meats, fish, eggs, beans or yoghurt across the day keeps your recovery on track, especially if you’re training over the holidays.

Hydration also tends to dip during cold weather, so aim for regular drinks of water alongside the festive fizz.

🔔 3. Look After Your Back During Christmas Lifting

Lifting shopping bags, moving furniture for guests, or carrying boxes of decorations all increase load on the lower back.
A few tips:

·       Keep loads close to your body

·       Use your legs when lifting

·       Avoid twisting under load

·       Take breaks — especially if you’re doing repeated trips

Your future self will thank you.

🎁 4. Manage Stress and Prioritise Rest

Christmas can be emotionally busy.
Your nervous system thrives on calm inputs: normal breathing, gentle exercise, time outdoors, and proper rest.
Give yourself permission to slow down — recovery isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for physical and mental health.

❄️ 5. Beware the “Festive Fall”

For older clients, slippery paths, cluttered homes, and rushing around can increase fall risk.
A few simple measures go a long way:

·       Wear supportive footwear

·       Keep walkways clear

·       Use handrails

·       Practice gentle balance drills (standing on one leg while brushing teeth works brilliantly)

If you do take a tumble, being strong helps enormously — think of press-ups, squats, rows and light resistance work as your insurance policy for getting back up confidently.

🎄 Thank You & See You in the New Year

Springback Will be closed from Thursday 18 December to Sunday 4 January 2026, there will be some major new announcements in the New Year for Springback as well……..

Thank you for trusting me with your health this year.
Working with each of you — whether you’re an athlete, an office worker, an outdoor worker, or someone finding their way out of chronic pain — makes the job hugely rewarding.

I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, a restful break, and a strong start to the New Year.

If you need pre-Christmas help, injury advice, or want to book ahead for January, feel free to get in touch anytime.

Warm wishes,

👉 Click the link to book an appointment or message me directly to get started. https://www.springbackrehabilitation.co.uk/booking-system/📍
📞 Or drop me a message on Instagram @springbackrehab https://www.instagram.com/springback_rehabilitation/

Thank you for taking the time to read this and I look forward to seeing you soon, wishing well in all your health.

Tom