Preventing Travel Aches
With the holiday season well upon us, you may have travel plans in the near future.
“Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone, on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or on an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore.
“Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your body,” says Scott Bautch, DC, a member of the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Council on Occupational Health. “Even if you travel in the most comfortable car or opt to fly first class, certain pressures and forces from awkward positions can result in restricted blood flow. One of the biggest insults to your system from prolonged sitting is the buildup of pressure in the blood vessels in your lower legs. Contracting and relaxing the muscles helps the blood flow properly.”
Check out this great information from the American Chiropractic Association on how to prevent aches and strains.
https://acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Preventing-Travel-Aches-and-Strains
