Travel Without the Aches This Holiday Season
Whether you're flying, driving, or just sitting too long, holiday travel can wreak havoc on your back. Learn how to protect your spine before, during, and after your trip.
Why Travel Triggers Back Pain
Long hours in car seats or airplane cabins, awkward luggage lifting, and disrupted routines all add up to one thing, extra stress on your spine. Even healthy backs can get stiff or sore during travel, and for those with existing pain or injuries, travel can make it worse.
Holiday travel commonly leads to:
- Lower back stiffness
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Muscle tightness
- Pinched nerves or sciatica flare-ups
- Poor posture and tension buildup
Add stress and cold weather, and your body has to work even harder to stay aligned and pain-free.
Tips for Travel-Friendly Spine Care
Avoid arriving at your destination in pain with these simple tips:
- Pack light and use rolling luggage when possible
- Stretch before and after travel to stay limber
- Use lumbar support in car and plane seats
- Get up and move every 30–60 minutes during long travel
- Use a neck pillow to avoid forward head posture
- Stay hydrated and avoid long periods of slouching
Chiropractic Care Before & After Travel
At Carey Chiropractic, we help you stay ahead of pain with proactive care before your trip—and quick relief once you’re home. Our treatments are designed to:
- Relieve stiffness and discomfort
- Improve posture and spinal mobility
- Reduce inflammation caused by travel strain
- Support your recovery so you can enjoy the holidays pain-free
Make Your Travel Plans Pain-Free
Call (816) 783-5000 or schedule online to get travel-ready chiropractic care and enjoy the season without discomfort.
