You've packed the suitcases, loaded the car, run to catch your plane, squeezed into the "ever-shrinking" window seat, slept three hours with your head wedged between your window and upright seat, taken a bus ride to your rental car- driven an hour to get to your hotel, hauled all your luggage to your room and unpacked.
While vacationing can be fun, getting there can take its toll on your body. That's why it's important to keep your neck and back in tune and consider getting adjusted before your travels.
This is a list of things you can do to ensure your safety, and that of your family members while enjoying the Summer.
1. Get an adjustment before and after long car or plane trips.
2. Bring supportive pillows whenever possible. Hotels are notorious for bad pillows.
3. Be aware when lifting and carrying heavy items including: luggage, coolers, backpacks, and camping / sporting gear.
4. Be aware when on roller coasters, or water slides - especially entering, or exiting the ride.
5. Be aware when chasing or wrestling with children and pets - especially bending, twisting and lifting.
6. Make sure you stay properly hydrated and eat nutritiously.
7. Be extra-cautious when the moment approaches itself to go boating, sailing, parasailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, wake boarding. These water activities repetitively jar the back and joints.
8. Don't over-exert yourself - especially in the heat.
9. Be careful to not leave anyone or anything perishable in the hot cars for too long.
10. Error on the side of caution when it comes to activities you are not used to doing...avoid being a casualty of 'Weekend Warrior Syndrome'.
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