Spooky Season, Strong Spines: Chiropractic Tips for a Healthy Halloween

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and a little spooky fun—but it can also sneak up with tricks on your spine and posture if you’re not careful. Between bending over pumpkin patches, carrying treat bags, and hunching into costumes, your body may feel scarier than the haunted house down the street. Here’s how to keep your spine happy this Halloween.

1. Pumpkin Picking Without the Backache

Pumpkins aren’t just for carving—they’re sneaky weights. When lifting, bend at the knees and keep the pumpkin close to your body. Avoid twisting as you carry it to the car. Your spine will thank you.

2. Costume Comfort Counts

Some costumes look amazing but aren’t exactly spine-friendly (looking at you, oversized wings and heavy masks). Choose costumes that let you move comfortably, and be mindful of shoes—stilettos might make a witch feel powerful, but supportive footwear keeps your back safe.

3. Trick-or-Treat Bag Hacks

Kids love filling their bags to the brim, but lugging around a heavy sack of candy can cause neck and shoulder strain. Swap bags for a backpack, or plan a mid-route candy drop to lighten the load.

4. Don’t Let Sugar Sneak Up on You

Too much candy may leave you feeling sluggish and achy. Balance the sugar rush with water, a good meal, and movement—like a family walk around the neighborhood after the festivities.

5. Adjustments: The Real Treat

If Halloween leaves you stiff, achy, or sore, chiropractic care is the ultimate “treat.” At Evermore Chiropractic, Dr. Frank Rizzuto helps patients restore alignment, reduce tension, and get back to feeling their best—no tricks involved.

This Halloween, protect your spine while you enjoy the fun. From lifting pumpkins to trick-or-treating with the kids, small adjustments to your habits (and maybe a chiropractic adjustment or two!) can make all the difference.

👻 Call to Action: Ready for a post-Halloween reset? Schedule your visit at Evermore Chiropractic in Boynton Beach—because your spine deserves more treats than tricks.