Keep your travel plans joyful and pain-free!
| The holiday season is upon us, and many of you will be traveling to visit family and friends. While this is a joyous time, it can also be challenging for your spine. Long hours in cars, planes, or trains can take a toll on your back.
Traveling can be challenging for your back, but implementing a few straightforward strategies can help maintain spinal wellness and enhance your travel experience. Below are some strategies to prevent back pain during your travels.
| |
| Keep Your Back Healthy While Travelling
Whether you're flying to a sunny holiday destination or driving across the country to visit loved ones, don't let back pain spoil your festive plans. Follow these easy tips to keep your spine healthy and enjoy a pain-free holiday season!
Pack Light and Smart: Carrying heavy bags can put a lot of strain on your back. Here are some tips to make your load lighter:
- Opt for a suitcase with wheels.
- Balance the weight evenly between your bags.
- Pack only the essentials.
Mind Your Posture: Long hours of sitting can be hard on your spine. Remember to:
- Always remember to sit up straight with your shoulders back.
- Use a lumbar support pillow for added comfort.
- Take frequent breaks to stand up and stretch.
Stay Active During Your Journey: Keep yourself active to promote blood circulation:
- Walk around the airplane cabin every hour.
- Perform simple stretches while in your seat.
- Take frequent stops during road trips to walk and stretch.
Choose Spine-Friendly Accommodations: Your sleeping arrangement is important.
- Ask for a room with a firm mattress.
- Carry your own travel pillow for optimal neck support.
- Consider using a portable back support for chairs.
Hydrate and Nourish: Proper nutrition plays a big role in supporting spine health.
- Drink plenty of water to keep spinal discs hydrated.
- Consume nutritious food such as fruits, vegetables, and fish.
- Lessen alcohol and caffeine, which may contribute to dehydration.
Practice Gentle Exercises: Try to incorporate these spine-friendly exercises into your routine. You can visit our YouTube channel for tips on gentle stretching and simple exercises you can perform at home or while travelling.
- Simple stretches or yoga in your hotel room
- Swimming, when available
- Walking outdoors to your destination.
|
| | Take the Wellness Evaluation today!
We invite you to participate in our comprehensive wellness evaluation. Many common conditions such as digestive issues, fatigue, low energy, weight management challenges, joint pain, and arthritis tend to go unnoticed, and that doesn’t mean it’s not affecting your health.
By filling out our wellness questionnaire, you help us better understand your needs and enhance our ability to provide personalized care.
Once you've completed it, please send us a copy via text at (847) 807-1511 or by replying to this email. You may also print the document and bring it with you during your next visit.
| |
| WATCH: Dr. Martinez demonstrates 4 simple stretches which you can easily do at home or in the hotel room.
Video: Stretches for Low Back Pain
| | | This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr Hector Martinez, Tri Modern Health, staff of Tri Modern Health, nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, exercise, or lifestyle program.
The statements made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a physician or healthcare professional.
|
|
