Holiday Travel Tips for a Pain Free Back and Hips

Welcome to COREblogs! Holiday travel often means long car rides, packed airports, and hours of sitting. These long periods of inactivity can leave your back and hips feeling stiff, sore, or uncomfortable. At CORE Chiropractic and Performance Center in Livonia, MI, we help travelers stay mobile and pain free through chiropractic care, functional movement, and simple holiday travel tips that support spine and hip health.

Why Travel Can Cause Back and Hip Pain

• Prolonged Sitting

  Extended sitting tightens hip flexors, strains the low back, and decreases circulation. This is especially common during flights or long road trips.

• Awkward Travel Postures

  Slouching, leaning, or twisting to reach bags adds extra stress to your spine and hips, increasing the risk of discomfort.

• Heavy or Unbalanced Luggage

  Lifting or pulling heavy bags without proper form can irritate the low back and overload stabilizing muscles.

How COREcpc Supports Comfortable, Healthy Travel

At COREcpc, we help you prepare your body for the demands of travel with chiropractic adjustments, functional training, and movement strategies that protect your spine and hips.

• Chiropractic Care for Mobility and Alignment

  Adjustments improve joint mobility, reduce stiffness, and help your spine move better during long trips. A pre-travel visit can significantly reduce back and hip tension.

  
  

• Functional Strength and Stability Training

  Strengthening your glutes, core, and hip stabilizers supports better posture, reduces stiffness, and improves tolerance for long periods of sitting.

  
  

• Travel-Friendly Mobility Routines

  We provide simple, effective stretches and exercises you can use on planes, in cars, or during layovers to keep your body comfortable and energized.

Back and Hip-Friendly Travel Tips for the Holidays

• Move Frequently: Stand, stretch, and walk every 60 to 90 minutes to reduce stiffness.

• Support Your Lower Back: Use a small pillow or rolled towel behind your lumbar spine to maintain natural curves.

• Activate Your Core: Light abdominal engagement while sitting helps reduce pressure on your back.

• Lift Luggage Safely: Bend at your knees, avoid twisting, and keep bags close to your body when lifting.

• Stretch Daily: Gentle hip flexor, glute, and hamstring stretches help counteract long hours of sitting.

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At CORE Chiropractic and Performance Center, we want your holiday travel to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. With the right habits and support, you can reduce back and hip pain, improve mobility, and arrive at your destination feeling your best.