Tips to Alleviate Aches and Pain While Traveling from Lott Chiropractic in Lincoln, NE
Most people, even those who enjoy travel, dread the number of minor aches and pains that they are likely to suffer from at some point on the trip. Although these may seem inevitable, many of them are actually quite avoidable. If you want to alleviate pain from travel, our chiropractor here in Lincoln has a few tips.
Traveling By Car
Whether you are driving or riding in the car, vehicle travel can be rough on the body. The best solution is to rest and move around as much and as often as possible. There are a number of different ways to achieve this:
- Switch your hand position on the wheel regularly.
- Tense and release the muscles of your legs, feet, and toes regularly.
- Keep your eyes scanning at all distances to reduce eye fatigue.
- Adjust the seat so that your knees are slightly higher than your hips.
- Consider buying a lower back support.
Plane Travel
It is rare to leave a plane trip without a single ache or pain. A number of different situations can crop up on a flight that is difficult for your body to handle. Our chiropractor has some suggestions for reducing the strain on your body during plane travel:
- Do not try to put anything heavier than 5 to 10 percent of your body weight in the overhead compartments.
- Do not travel with any bags that must be forced under the seat, potentially causing muscle strain.
- Stand directly in front of overhead compartments when loading and unloading, so that your spine is straight.
- Use pillows, blankets, and towels to create a natural S-curve in your spine while sitting.
- Vary the position of your legs and move them regularly.
Chiropractic Help for Weary Travelers in Lincoln, NE
Whether Lincoln is your destination or your home base, Lott Chiropractic offers assistance for travelers who are suffering. If you have an ache in your back or a pain in your shoulder, we can help. To make an appointment, call us at 402-489-0777 today.