For many, “wine o clock” starts around 6pm on a weekday; just a tipple or two to relax after a hard day’s work.
But could the modern day phenomenon of drinking to mark the end of the working day be harmful to our back health?
Quite possibly, according to our Southend chiropractor.
Alcohol disrupts sleep and leads to a poorer night’s rest. And quality sleep is absolutely vital to maintaining back health and aiding the recovery of an injured or strained spine. A glass or two of wine may make it easier to fall asleep, but it can certainly affect the amount of restorative sleep the body gets.
It’s no secret that the “wine o clock” culture comes with its health warnings, but maybe we should start thinking outside of the widely documented risks and consider the other parts of our bodies it can also affect.