With Christmas just 2 weeks away, let’s talk gift wrapping ergonomics!
Tis the Season for back and neck pain that is associated with wrapping presents in a way that causes damage to your spine.
Here are 6 tips to help you wrap presents in a way that won’t strain your spine and cause pain.
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1. Avoid sitting on the floor
Use a table top counter that is at waist level, or the dining room table with a comfortable, supportive chair. This ensures you are using your arms, rather than your back.
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2. Wear comfortable and supportive shoes
It’s important that you don’t wrap presents standing barefoot and if possible stand on a memory foam mat.
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3. Create a gift wrapping station
Clear off the table and keep wrapping paper, scissors, tape, ribbons, and any other materials you may need at arm’s length.
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4. Wrap in shorter sessions
Don’t wait until the last minute and then wrap 25 presents at once. Wrap several presents at a time and then go back to it later or another day.
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5. Use gift bags
Skip the strain of wrapping all together and buy cute and festive gift bags to use instead.
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6. Don’t forget to stretch
Loosen up your muscles and joints before you start wrapping and then take stretch breaks during. This will help minimalize pain.
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It’s important to incorporate good ergonomics when you’re wrapping gifts. Your body is already under enough stress during this busy time of year.
Happy wrapping!