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Don’t Let Back Pain Diminish Your Wanderlust: A Guide on How to Travel Comfortably
I’m preparing for an epic trip to Ireland and London and I could not be more excited. I was having a little anxiety about how to stay comfortable for my first long haul flight, especially since my recent accident that affected my back a little. My friends at the Laser Spine Institute agreed to be my special guest to share some great travel tips for staying comfortable during your travels. As you consider possible vacation destinations, you might envision yourself relaxing in a tranquil setting, such as the award-winning beaches at Fort De Soto Park in the Tampa, FL, area. Of course, before you begin to unwind, you’ll have to get there first, and traveling can be uncomfortable even under the best of circumstances. But, if you’re one of the millions of Americans who have chronic back pain, the prospect of being confined to the cramped quarters of a plane, train, bus or car might tempt you to ditch your plans altogether and just stay home instead. This type of extreme strategy isn’t necessary to avoid pain, though. The key to traveling comfortably is learning to make your ornery back adapt to your active lifestyle, instead of the other way around. […]
Lauren