If you have chronic back pain, sitting for hours in the cramped seats of an airplane can cause you enough pain to keep you on the ground. The key to pain relief during long flights is keeping your muscles limber. Do the following exercises periodically during your flight and you'll prevent the tired, stiff, sore back muscles typical of being forced to stay in one position for a long time.
Stretching the Leg Muscles
This stretches the muscles in your legs and lower back, and improves the circulation, reducing swelling in your legs and feet.
Avoid jerky movements or bouncing your legs to limit the stress placed on your lower back muscles.
Stretching the Lower Back Muscles
This stretches thigh, hip, and lower back muscles.
Don't let the stretching in your lower back reach the point of pain. Don't drop your foot to the floor suddenly so as not to jar your back.
Stretching Middle and Lower Back Muscles
This keeps those back muscles from tensing up during a long flight.
Use equal pressure on both thighs as you roll forward to prevent stretching one side of your back muscles more than the other side.
Stretching Upper Back and Neck Muscles
This helps to keep the muscles in your neck, shoulders and upper back from becoming tight.
Don't force your shoulders beyond a point of pain, or if you feel any numbness or tingling in your arms. For more stretches, tlak to a professional like Davidson Chiropractic Clinic.
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