Tips for Painless Travel

Traveling can be a pain in the neck … literally.
The stress of planning, packing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time can leave you both mentally and physically strained.

The number one complaint by plane, train, and automobile travelers when describing the onset of what ails them most while traveling is back pain caused by sitting for too long. Luckily, the pain associated with sitting can be greatly reduced and in many cases avoided with a few affordable accessories.

Consider traveling with a lumbar support, like the Healthy Back Deluxe Lumbar Support, made with 100% molded memory foam core. A good lumbar support should mold and sculpt gently to the natural curves and contours of your lower back providing maximum support. Standard airplane or automobile seats don't provide the lumbar support that your back needs. A portable lumbar support will allow you to travel in comfort.

An orthopedic seat-cushion is another great way to minimize the negative effects of sitting for too long. The portable Tush-Cush was scientifically designed to relieve and prevent back pain, numb buttocks, and other discomforts associated with sitting. A unique cut-out section of the cushion suspends the tailbone providing comfort and relief to areas sensitive to sitting and the wedge shape tilts the pelvis forward restoring the spine's natural lumbar curve.

A travel favorite, the U-Shaped Pillow was designed to wrap around and cradle your neck to relieve pressure and promote comfort and support while traveling. The Tempur-Pedic U-Shaped Travel Pillow is made from Tempur-Pedic's soft Tempur memory foam material which allows the pillow to conform to your body's one-of-a-kind contours. Soft where you want it and firm where you need it.

In addition to packing the right accessories, remember to get up and move every hour while travelling. Simply standing up for a few minutes and doing some light stretching, twisting or bending will help keep you relaxed and the blood moving in and out of muscles. And remember to stay hydrated. One of the most common causes of pain is associated with dehydration. Not having enough fluid in the body to keep the body cool, the blood moving and the muscles and tendons relaxed can cause additional discomfort.

Travel doesn't have to be an uncomfortable experience. A few minutes of planning how to take care of our bodies while in transit will have a lasting impact on the overall experience. Make sure to arrive at your next destination relaxed and pain free.