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Whether you travel by plane, train, or automobile, sitting in confined spaces for long periods can cause a number of problems – considerable pressure on joints, crimped circulation, increased risk of blood clots, stiff, cramped muscles, increased fatigue, back and neck pain and knee discomfort.

TRAVEL TIPS FOR PLANES AND TRAINS:

Good posture and proper body mechanics are the key to prevention of back, neck, and joint discomfort when traveling.

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Did you know poor posture can decrease breathing capacity by as much as 30%?  That means there’s 30% less oxygen getting to your brain and other cells.  Try this next time you hit a mid-afternoon drop in energy and alertness.  -Whether sitting or standing, lift the front of your ribcage up slightly, as if a string were attached from your breastbone to the ceiling.  This movement repositions your ribcage to were it should be and gives your lungs more room to pull in oxygen.... Read More