Tips for Traveling Safely During the Holidays
While this year is different than any other before, there are times during this season where we might find ourselves having to travel. If you have to travel this year, we’ve come up with some things you need to remember to go about it safely.
Spinal Health
Whether you’re traveling by car, bus, or plane, you’re going to be cramped into a seat for several hours. This can cause aches and pains, and those are definitely things you don’t want to have to deal with. Spinal health is especially important during traveling.
If possible, it’s best to keep up with your maintenance routine. Search for a local chiropractor that can give you adjustments. It might be possible to talk to your own chiropractor to see if they have recommendations for another chiropractor in the area you’ll be visiting.
If you’re used to a weekly or monthly massage, then it’s best to make sure you make some time during your trip to get a massage. This can help keep muscles loose and reduce tension even during the stresses of traveling. Doing your spinal stretches a couple times a day can also reduce soreness.
You can also support your spine by having some arch support. You can choose an inflatable cushion or a small pillow to help support your arch while sitting.
Optimizing Nutrition
Maintaining your nutrition while traveling can be difficult. However, much like during the holidays, you can have an overall plan of what you’ll eat. Make sure to eat colorfully and get a good balance of proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Stay away from fried and salty foods as they may make you tired while travelling.
To help balance your nutrition, be sure to pack your supplements. It’s best to pack enough supplements for your trip, but you should also consider taking extras to account for layovers or anything else that might come up. Vitamin D, fish oil, and probiotics are recommended along with any other support nutrition you take.
Complete Wellness
For complete wellness, it’s important to make sure you’re washing your hands, wearing a mask, and avoiding big gatherings when possible. Social distancing and meeting outside are also good ways to prevent illness. Alternate gatherings, like video calls or even old school phone conferences could be a great choice this year.
Call us to sign up for a class or schedule an appointment. New patients and prior patients are continually welcome. Let us know how we can further assist you during this time.
In best health,
The Alternative Health Care Providers