Christmas shopping can be fun, exciting, and an important part of getting into the spirit of the holidays in Fayetteville AR. It can also be stressful, exhausting, and even painful.

Here's what it takes to keep healthy and happy on those big shopping days in Fayetteville AR:

• Wear comfortable shoes. Seriously. If you're going to dash out to the mall during your lunch break and you wear heels to work, put some flats in your briefcase and change before you head out.
• Carry a purse and a tote. Ideally, you'd just have your debit card and car key in your pocket, but we know that most shoppers have to have their purses for the coupons, cards, lists, tape measure, notes, and everything else you can't live without. Take out what you don't need, and balance the purse on one side of your body with a tote on the other side. Put your small purchases in the tote.
• Balance large bags. Don't try to carry all your shopping bags in one hand.
• Hit the car in between stores. Plan to take your purchases out and put them in your trunk before you get cramps in your shoulders. Come back with your well-balanced purse and tote, and take a break while you're at it.
• Stay hydrated. Sit down and have a glass of cool water or a healthy snack before you get back to intensive shopping.
• Stretch and move when you're taking that break. Stress makes us tense our neck and shoulder muscles, and trying to fight your way to the last Tabeo on the shelf can definitely be stressful.
• Don't skip your adjustment in order to make one more shopping trip. We need to take better care of ourselves than usual during the holidays, when we're likely to be on the run to parties and events, traveling, or just out with the crowds (and their contagious conditions). Call Dr. Myshka to schedule an appointment now.