12/03/2025
✈️ What Flying Really Does to Your Body
1️⃣ The Balloon Effect
As the plane climbs, cabin pressure drops so the gas in your body expands. That means extra bloating, pressure, and joint discomfort, especially if you already deal with inflammation or chronic pain.
2️⃣ Major Dehydration
Airplane cabins are extremely dry. This pulls moisture from your tissues, including your spine and joints, making everything feel stiff and achy.
3️⃣ The Blood Pool
Hours of sitting with bent knees slows blood flow from your legs back to your heart. This can cause swelling in your feet/ankles and raises the risk of clotting on long flights.
4️⃣ Mild Oxygen Dip
Cabins are pressurized like you’re 6,000–8,000 feet up, meaning there’s less oxygen available. Most people handle it fine, but if you’re prone to inflammation, this mild hypoxia can make symptoms flare.
🎄🎁🎊Travel smart this holiday season and plan ahead to give your body the care it needs before, during, and after you fly!
