Posture on Vacation: Travel Tips from Your Chiropractor & PT
Summer means travel—and travel often means hours of sitting, lifting luggage, and unfamiliar sleeping setups. These common vacation scenarios can lead to back pain, neck stiffness, and misalignments. At Precision Chiropractic & Rehab, we help patients prepare for and recover from trips with chiropractic and physical therapy support that keeps your posture in check.
Travel-Related Pain: What Causes It?
- Extended Sitting: Long flights or road trips compress the spine, strain the low back, and tighten the hips.
- Heavy Bags: Poor lifting mechanics with suitcases or backpacks can lead to shoulder or lumbar injuries.
- Unsupportive Beds & Pillows: Hotel mattresses and strange sleeping arrangements often contribute to neck and back issues.
Travel Tips for Better Posture and Less Pain
- Use Travel Supports: Pack a lumbar roll or inflatable neck pillow.
- Take Movement Breaks: Get up every hour on long drives or flights to stretch your legs and spine.
- Practice Safe Lifting: Bend from the knees and keep luggage close to your body to avoid overloading your back.
Before & After Trip Support
- Pre-Trip Adjustments: Chiropractic care before you travel helps your body start aligned and mobile.
- Post-Trip PT Sessions: Release muscle tension, address joint stiffness, and restore healthy movement with targeted physical therapy.
Serving patients across Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Tequesta, and Hobe Sound, we’re here to help you travel pain-free.
Call 772-223-0447 to book your pre- or post-travel tune-up today!