Traveling can prove to be quite an adventure in good and bad ways. Traveling can be great because it is a wonderful way to make long-lasting memories with your family. However, traveling can cause problems due to the aches and pains that are often encountered during trips. At Mi Spine Management Clinic, we want to ensure that all of our patients in Dearborn Heights, Allen Park, and the surrounding areas know how to prevent neck pain, back pain, and other aches and pains during their travels.
Road trips are common for families, as it helps them bond and see the sights along the way. Long trips in a vehicle can be difficult for your body. One of the easiest things you can do to ease some of the stress on your body is to adjust your seat so that you are sitting comfortably. Make sure you are sitting with the proper posture. Consider adding a pillow behind your back for additional support. It is also incredibly important to pull over frequently and get out of the vehicle to take a break. Pulling over allows you to stretch your legs, rest your eyes, and give your whole body a break from driving.
Some people fly for business, while others simply prefer flying to their destination over driving. Whatever the case may be, flying can still be hard on your body. One thing you can do is to pack as lightly as possible. You are responsible for carrying your luggage from your vehicle, inside the airport, and to the baggage claim. If you decide to have a carry-on, you are stuck with that bag until you get onto the airplane. The heavier these bags are, the more strain you are placing on your body.
After returning home from your travels, if you experience aches and pains that do not go away, contact our team at Mi Spine Management Clinic. Our chiropractors will address any back or neck pains that you may have. Call our office in Allen Park today at (313) 768-5385 or our Dearborn Heights office at (313) 406-6002. You can also reach us through our website by using our online contact form.