Travel and Back Pain: An Unavoidable Duo?
By Genevieve Cunningham
With spring in the air, many people are beginning to think about their upcoming travel plans. The warm months are when everyone wants to spend time on the road, see new sights, and take in all that life has to offer. While this is a great and fun idea, it can also make a few people a little nervous. Why? Because travel can be unnecessarily painful, especially for the back. Does that mean that you have to give up those travel plans or suffer? Not necessarily. Take a look at why back pain happens with travel, followed by what can be done to keep it at bay.
What Causes Pain?
There are a lot of factors that play into back pain when traveling. For starters, think about the amount of time that is spent sitting in the same stiff position. You might be in the car or on a plane for hours and hours before reaching the intended destination. This lack of movement and activity can really wreak havoc on the back. What’s more, car and airplane seats are rarely as supportive as they need to be. And finally, the posture that we hold ourselves in throughout travel is generally less than impressive. Our slouched shoulders, bent neck, and bent over back often further contribute to back discomfort during travel.
What Are Some Solutions?
Luckily there are a few things that can be done to ease back pain while on the move. Start by adding supportive devices to that big bag of luggage. Low back supports, arms rests, and head pillows are great places to start. It can also be helpful, especially if traveling by car, to take frequent breaks. This allows you to move the muscles and stretch the joints. Lastly, one of the best things that you can do to protect the back, whether traveling or not, is to get chiropractic care on a regular basis. Chiropractors focus on the spine. They’ll reduce joint restrictions found in the vertebrae of the spine, which when removed helps improve flexibility and lessen pain. It’s one of the best things that anyone can do to protect the back now as well as long into the future.
Where Can You Go for Chiropractic Care?
If you would like to try chiropractic care to ease back pain and make travel this season more comfortable, visit with chiropractors at The Joint. But why should you choose The Joint? It’s simple! Along with friendly and professional chiropractors who will put patient well-being first, it's also possible to use their walk-in visits and affordable pricing plan every day. And if traveling is in the immediate future, care can be received at one of more than 360 locations around the country. There’s less stress, less worry, less hassle, and a lot more care! You don’t have to stop travel plans in order to keep the back healthy. Just get prepared and protect the body starting with a trip to The Joint as soon as today.
To learn more about your health and wellness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic.