Pain-Free Travel Tips

Posted 05.15.2007 by dsimmer in Back Tips, Ergonomics
Source: Spine-Health.com

From Ron Miller, PT:

For many people with back pain or neck pain, the prospect of a long trip can be daunting. The seats in cars, airplanes, buses, and trains aren’t always the most comfortable and sitting still for an extended time can in and of itself aggravate painful areas in the back and neck…

Many of our patients are busy professionals with a steady schedule of travel about the country by car and plane. While chiropractic care provides pain relief, postural restructuring and injury prevention, improper body mechanics can sabotage your spinal health.

Travel doesn’t have to be a painful ordeal. Follow these guidelines and your back will thank you.

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