Spine Wellness

 While traveling for work or vacation – avoiding back injuries will make your trip much more enjoyable.  Here are some spine wellness tips to help you prevent back pain and problems:

• Do not over pack or carry bulky luggage.  Try packing fewer things in smaller bags.
• Use sturdy, light, easy-to-carry pieces.  Ideally luggage with wheels and handles.
• To balance the weight – carry luggage with both hands.  If carrying a heavy backpack, switch shoulders often, and use a back pack with adjustable straps that have padding.
• When lifting or carrying luggage, do not twist.
• If you are lifting bag(s) to an overhead compartment; first lift to the top of the seat.  Then with both hands, lift to the luggage bin.