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Christmas health: a guide from the Bodyline Health team at 17 Main Road, Lower Plenty.
The 12 days of Christmas health
The end of the year is busy. Work wraps up, the social calendar fills and looking after ourselves slips. Try adding one of these habits each day, keeping the earlier ones going as you add more.
- Two glasses of water when you wake up.
- A balanced breakfast with fruit, wholegrains and protein.
- A 20-minute walk – before the heat of the day in summer.
- Less added sugar – save the treats for the occasions that matter.
- Veg first – fill half your plate with salad or vegetables at parties and barbecues.
- A stretch break every 30 minutes at your desk or during long drives.
- Lift smart – carry shopping close to your body and split heavy loads.
- A regular bedtime, even on holidays.
- Sun safety – slip, slop, slap, seek and slide.
- Alcohol-free days between celebrations.
- Ten minutes of quiet – a walk, breathing or time away from screens.
- Connect – call someone who might be on their own this Christmas.
Christmas health for your back
Christmas brings its own back hazards: lifting heavy luggage, long car trips, carrying children, hours in the kitchen and backyard cricket after a long year at a desk.
- Break long drives every two hours
- Bend your knees and keep loads close when lifting
- Warm up before holiday sport
- Keep moving – even short walks after meals help
If your back does flare, read our back pain solutions article.
Coming back in the new year
When routines restart, it is a good time to set realistic goals. Our back into routine article has simple ways to get started again.
Clinic hours over the holidays
Bodyline Health is closed on Victorian public holidays. Check our timetable or call (03) 9017 4784 to confirm opening times around Christmas.
Who at Bodyline Health can help?
Because our practitioners work under one roof, your care can be shared between people who talk to each other.
- Dr Phillip Mifsud (Chiropractor): chiropractic care for holiday back and neck flare-ups.
- Caroline Robertson (Accredited Practising Dietitian): healthy eating plans that still allow for celebrations.
- Jess Lagerwey (Mental Wellness Therapist): support if the season feels stressful.
Further reading: Healthy eating (Healthdirect Australia); How to start exercising (Healthdirect Australia).
Common questions
How can I stay healthy over Christmas?
Pick a few simple habits – water, movement, vegetables, sleep and alcohol-free days – and keep them going through the holidays.
Is Bodyline Health open over Christmas?
The clinic is closed on Victorian public holidays. Call (03) 9017 4784 to confirm holiday hours.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for individual medical advice. If you are unsure, see your GP or book an assessment.
