Tips for Traveling More Comfortably
If you’re a road warrior like me, you probably have experienced the same discomforts from travel. Whether you’re physically on the road or in the air, a long day of travel can just about undo anyone. Throw in some aches and pains from too-small seats and you might consider swearing off all travel- business or otherwise. However, traveling in some shape or form can be quite essential for many jobs and is a definite must for vacations. Thus, here are some ergonomic tips for frequent travel- don’t stress about them all, just do what you can when you can.
Tips for Travel
Stand up and stretch. Whether you’re traveling by car or plane, be sure to take breaks, stand up, and stretch. You want to keep your circulation going and avoid any part of you falling asleep. Plus, taking breaks keeps your physically awake and alert, too. Always a bonus.- Use back support. There’s great portable back support these days that will help you transform any seat into a comfortable haven. There’s no reason to have an aching back.
- Stay hydrated. Be sure to drink plenty of water. It’s tempting to down lots of soda, coffee, or…you know. Be sure to at least match that consumption with water.
- Try to stay on the right time zone. It’s hard to stay awake and sleep at the right time, but try to delay sleep when you can so you can match you new time zone. However, getting some rest is better than no rest at all, so take what you can get.
- Stay neutral. This may sound funny, but your goal in any travel situation is to sit neutrally. This means not doing anything that’s physically awkward {though it’s best to avoid social awkwardness, too} or that strains any part of you. Common problem areas are reaching to your overhead compartment or reaching into the back seat. This is terrible for your shoulders. Similarly, be careful to support your neck when sleeping on a plane so you don’t wake up with a crick.
Traveling is a pain- literally. It’s important to take care of yourself, your back, and even your neck.