Dave's Top 3 Tips For Travelling With Back Pain

People are now thinking about holidays and you might be worried that your back is going to slow you down before you even get there so Dave shares great tips and advice for those with back pain who are travelling If you plan ahead and use Dave’s super simple tips for pain-free travel you can reach your destination in better shape and with less pain KEY TAKEAWAYS Plan ahead - if you know that sitting in one position aggravates your back pain then plan to move around at points during your journey If you are flying or travelling by train try and choose an aisle seat so you can stretch and move Keep muscle action going by moving every thirty minutes if you can If you are driving take regular stops to walk around The more you can move stretch move and wiggle in your seat the better you will feel at the end of the journey Finding a comfortable position that suits you is key It’s your pain and how your body best rests to avoid it. Go with what your body tells you Make sure you hydrate and keep your body’s systems running at optimum If you are travelling with others, don’t suffer in silence tell them what you can and can’t do. Let people know you have back pain so you can get as much help as possible through your travel plans BEST MOMENTS ‘For some, the thought of sitting for an extended period during travel can cause anxiety ‘Don’t stagnate in your seat if you know it will cause you aggravation’ ‘Walk, lunge, waddle and prance your way up the aisle if you can do so’ THE BACK PAIN PODCAST PROVIDER MAP - FINDING SOMEONE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR BACK PAIN https://thebackpainpodcast.com/index.php/members-map/ VALUABLE RESOURCES The Back Pain Podcast The Back Pain Podcast website The Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate link Our Rode Mixer https://amzn.to/3waU8bx Our Microphones https://amzn.to/3rzSZ9Z Second Microphone https://amzn.to/2ObKMeA XLR Cable https://amzn.to/3rBL8ZB Studio Headphones https://amzn.to/3u082LE Laptophttps://amzn.to/3dhfafT Our webcam https://amzn.to/31uUefQ ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave Elliott Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at hello@thebackpainpodcast.com if you have any questions for him. -Instagram Rob Beaven Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better. -Instagram -Twitter SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram Twitter Facebook CONTACT US hello@thebackpainpodcast.com Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com