Summer Travel Tips From Our Chiropractor in Atlanta, GA
Summer means downtime from a lot of responsibilities, and that includes vacations and travel for many people. This can also mean ache and pain problems from prolonged sitting during travel. At Century Center Chiropractic, our aim is to help our patients live a pain-free life. Our professional team knows tips and techniques for avoiding travel pain, no matter what type of transportation you use. Our doctors advise that everyone do gentle exercises at the beginning and end of each trip, to warm up and cool down their muscles. A brisk walk is an ideal choice for any environment.
Automobile Travel
If you're planning on a road trip, it's important to stop and get out every couple of hours to prevent your muscles from cramping up. In addition, try these ideas while traveling:
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Adjust the seat so you're as close to the steering wheel as possible
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Bring along a small back support pillow to help your lumbar region from getting strained
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Avoid shoulder tension by changing your grip on the steering wheel. Hold it at three and seven o'clock, then switch it to ten and five o'clock, and so on
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Tighten and loosen your grip on the steering wheel while you drive
Traveling by Airplane
You've got less control when traveling on an airline, but you can still do things to keep your spine and muscles from hurting during a long trip.
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Tuck a little pillow in the small of your back to help support it
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If any of your bags weigh more than 10 percent of your body weight, check them instead of bringing them as carry-on. Lifting that much weight into overhead compartments can cause significant back and neck strain
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Varying your sitting position during the flight
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Avoid sitting directly under the air vents. Cold drafts can tighten muscles and cause additional aches
Looking for a Chiropractor in Atlanta? Contact Century Center Chiropractic Today
Do you come back from vacation feeling like you need a vacation? This doesn't have to happen. Call our office at (404)-634-1669 and our chiropractic team will help you to have a pain-free summer vacation.