12/23/2025
Travel can be exciting — but it can also be tough on your body if you’re not careful. Long hours sitting, heavy bags, and awkward postures can strain your spine and nervous system, leading to stiffness, headaches, or flare-ups of old pain.
Here are a few simple travel tips to help you feel your best before, during, and after your trip:
✈️ Practice Good Travel Posture
Whether you’re flying or driving, sit tall with your shoulders relaxed and your head stacked over your shoulders — not drifting forward. Keep both feet supported and avoid slouching for long periods. Small posture changes can make a big difference over hours of travel.
🚗 Stop Frequently When Driving
If you’re on a road trip, plan to stop every 60–90 minutes. Get out, walk around, stretch, and reset your posture. Staying in one position too long puts unnecessary pressure on your spine and nerves.
🧳 Choose the Right Suitcase
We strongly recommend using a four-wheel (spinner) suitcase that rolls beside you rather than behind you. Pulling luggage twists your spine and shoulders, especially through airports and parking lots. Rolling your bag next to you keeps your body balanced and reduces strain.
🧠 Stay on Your Adjustment Rhythm
Travel, stress, and disrupted sleep all place extra demand on your nervous system. Staying consistent with your adjustments before and after travel helps your body adapt better and recover faster.
If you have upcoming travel plans and need to adjust your appointment schedule, please let us know — we’re happy to help you stay on track so you can enjoy your trip comfortably.
Safe travels and happy adventures,
The Dumayne Chiropractic Team
