Summer brings vacation time with more time for family and trips to faraway destinations. You can avoid some of these minor aches by preparing your body for your trip and caring for your body during your trip. The Spine Clinic in Salem, OR offers a few tips to keep in mind.
Car, train and plane travel can all require long periods of sitting in the same position. You can help your muscles prepare for this inaction by doing a bit of stretching and warm-up exercises before your trip. After traveling, take a stroll around the grounds of your hotel. Jump into the pool, or try out the machines at the fitness center.
If you will be driving, it can help to bring along a comfortable cushion to sit on, as well as a pillow to prevent backache. Shift your weight in your seat, periodically, and don’t forget to take frequent breaks to stretch your legs.
As with car travel, you may wish to bring a small pillow to support your lower back on long flights. Get up and move around in the aisle during your flight, when it is safe to do so. The air inside airplanes can be very dry, so make sure you hydrate your body by drinking plenty of water during your flight.
Choose luggage that you can easily manage, and lift in stages gradually from the ground to a seat and then to the overhead compartment. Lift with the legs, not the back, and avoid twisting movements. Switch your shoulder bag from one side to the other periodically.
Dr. Lyndon McGill has been helping his patients in Salem, OR and surrounding areas to achieve relief from discomfort and better physical function for over 40 years. Call The Spine Clinic today at (503) 362-5555 for an appointment with a chiropractor that can help relieve your travel aches and pains.
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