Tips to Alleviate Aches and Low Back Pain While Traveling

Chronic aches and lower back pain can make life difficult at times. There are certain activities that can make the pain worse. Traveling is one of them. If you are planning to take a trip by car or by plane, there are a few tips that you should follow to avoid pain. After your trip, you should also contact Arbor Crossing Chiropractic Life Center, PLC in Livonia for chiropractic treatment.

Traveling By Car

Road trips can be exciting. If you are planning a road trip, there are a few travel tips that you should follow.

Whether you are the driver or the passenger, it is essential that you watch your posture. It is best to sit with your back straight and your feet on the floor. Slouching or leaning may feel comfortable at first, but the pain will kick in shortly and can last throughout the entire trip.

To prevent lower back pain, you should put a pillow behind your back. This will give you the support that you need while you are sitting.

It is essential that you stretch during your trip. You should try to pull over every hour or so to take a quick walk. The longer you are sitting, the worse your pain will be.

Traveling By Plane

If you are traveling by plane, you should start taking precautions as soon as you get to the airport and continue doing so until after the plane lands.

When you arrive at the airport, you are going to be standing in line for a while. When doing so, you should put your luggage down. Holding onto your bags while you stand in line will put stress on your lower back.

The wait at the airport can take hours. During this time, you should sit down when possible. Taking a trip can be exciting and nerve-wracking, and you might be tempted to pace. However, this will put added strain on your achy body.

When the plane takes off and the “fasten seatbelt” light has gone off, you should make it a point to get up and stretch every hour. Taking a walk to the bathroom or just up and down the aisle is essential. If your seatmate is sleeping and you don't want to disturb them, you should try to stretch in your seat. This can be done by bending and then straightening your knees several times.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor Today!

Returning home from a trip often gives you a sense of relief. While it is fun to travel, it is always nice to come home. If you get home and you are in pain, you should make an appointment with Arbor Crossing Chiropractic Life Center, PLC in Livonia. Our chiropractor can perform a chiropractic adjustment which can help relieve the pain. By the time you leave our office, you should feel some relief.

Whether you are searching for pain relief without the use of drugs, or you want to fix a sports injury without surgery, we can help you. Dr. Grant Schneider has been serving the areas of Livonia, Westland, Plymouth, and Canton, MI for more than 22 years as a leading chiropractic doctor. He will work with you to treat your neck pain, headaches, sciatica, disc injury, painful joints, and back pain. Contact our office at 734-462-2262 to schedule an appointment.