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Vacationing is supposed to be all smiles and fun, but the reality is that traveling to get there can be a real pain in the neck (and back). If you\u2019re flying coach, the seats are tiny and not very comfortable.<\/p>\nVacationing is supposed to be all smiles and fun, but the reality is that traveling to get there can be a real pain in the neck (and back). If you\u2019re flying coach, the seats are tiny and not very comfortable.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re driving, you may find yourself sitting in the same position for hours on end, and that\u2019s before we even mention the act of loading and unloading the luggage, and toting those heavy suitcases up and down stairs.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, travel doesn\u2019t have to be a painful experience. Here are a few simple tips that can help you avoid the pain, so you can focus on the fun.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Take Regular Stretch Breaks \u2013 This is easier to do if you\u2019re driving, but you can usually arrange it if you\u2019re suffering through a long flight too. Just get up and stretch about once an hour. It doesn\u2019t have to be a long break; you\u2019ve just got to provide a bit of relief to those cramped muscles at regular intervals.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Say No To Duffels \u2013 A lot of travelers use a simple duffle bag as an overnight bag, but this is a suboptimal choice as far as your back is concerned. A backpack, worn properly, is a much better option that will virtually eliminate the possibility of strain or sprain.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Be Mindful Of Your Posture \u2013 There\u2019s a right way and a wrong way to lift and carry luggage. Too often, people get in a hurry and don\u2019t think about posture or proper lifting techniques when handling luggage, and that\u2019s unfortunate, because it\u2019s one of the leading causes of vacation-related back injuries. That\u2019s a shame, because a little mindfulness can avoid most of the trouble!<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ship It \u2013 One simple way to avoid the issue altogether is to simply ship your luggage ahead of you to wherever you\u2019re going. While this doesn\u2019t completely eliminate your need to handle it, it does minimize the amount of time you have to spend dealing with it, and every little bit helps.<\/p>\n
While these tips won\u2019t completely eliminate your chances of back injury on vacation, they\u2019ll certainly go a long way toward minimizing them, which means you\u2019ll get to spend more time focusing on relaxing and having fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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