Long flights, cramped cars, unfamiliar hotel beds, travel can be a nightmare for your neck and back. But with the right strategies, you can keep discomfort at bay and arrive at your destination refreshed.
1. Choose Your Carry-On & Load Wisely
Avoid lifting heavy bags overhead repeatedly. Use rolling suitcases or lightweight backpacks with both straps. Distribute weight evenly across both sides of your body.
2. Support Your Spine in Transit
Bring a travel neck pillow to maintain gentle curvature of your cervical spine. In cars and planes, adjust your seat back, and use a small cushion behind your lower back for lumbar support.
3. Move & Stretch During Layovers / Pit Stops
Take advantage of breaks to walk, stretch, twist gently, and rotate your shoulders and neck. A few minutes of mobility can reset your posture.
4. Night Recovery in Hotels
Check your hotel bed and pillow: avoid extremely soft or sagging mattresses. Use your Axiswell Home Pro Massager when you arrive, just 10 minutes can help relax tension, realign your cervical curve, and boost blood flow. AxisWell Keep it handy in your travel kit.
Bonus Travel Routine for Frequent Flyers
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Do neck rotations and shoulder lifts in your seat
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Perform lumbar tilts while seated
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Use your massager before sleep or at arrival