Whether you’re on your way to a nice beach resort for summer vacation or heading home for the holidays, traveling can be full of excitement. Unfortunately, it can also be full of discomfort and pain. With just a few steps shared by our team at Lubbock Advanced Physical Medicine in Lubbock, TX, though, you can make your traveling experience a bit more pleasant.

Tips for Traveling by Road 

Whether you are the driver or the passenger, comfort can be important to avoid being distracted. Drivers should:

• Have some type of cushion available to support your back.
• Sitting with the knees aligned with the hips.
• Adjust all the mirrors so you can easily see without having to strain.
• Stop for breaks to walk around and stretch your back, legs, and neck.

Tips for Passengers

Whether you’re in a bus, car, or plane, the following tips may help:

• It may be tempting to curl up in a ball to sleep, but it can cause a lot of discomfort. If possible, lean your seat back instead and use a neck pillow.
• When you can, get up and walk around. If you’re on the road, take advantage of pit stops. If you can’t get up to move around – such as on a plane –still try move your legs around if possible.
• Try to keep your feet flat on the floor when sitting still.
• Stretch your neck frequently with exercises that our chiropractor can show you.

Schedule a Visit with Our Lubbock, TX, Chiropractor 

Seeing a chiropractor can be beneficial both before your trip and after. We can help ensure that no issues will interfere with the comfort of your journey and provide personalized tips to help. When you return, we can help undo any misalignments that might have occurred. Schedule an appointment at Lubbock Advanced Physical Medicine by calling (806) 791-3399 today.