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For many, summer means vacation time. However, whether you're traveling to the beach, a national park, or even to visit a relative, healthy habits are often disrupted when you travel. So here are our road trip tips to help you maintain your habits and have a healthy summer.
At gas stations, dining establishments, airports, and rest areas, snacks are almost always high-calorie and low-nutritional. Therefore, you should always pack snacks for your road trip. So, you'll have access to healthy foods that won't hinder your healthy habits.
You can quickly become dehydrated while traveling. When you enjoy seeing the sights, you might simply forget to drink water. But dehydration can cause a range of health problems. Dehydration on the road is even more challenging because it's difficult to know where you can get some water when you run out. So, be sure to pack plenty of water before you head out.
A road trip requires some rest stops. To start with, you'll have to make time to eat. However, it would help if you also made time to stretch. An extended period spent in a car can result in body aches. It is best to move as often as possible to alleviate this pain. Taking frequent, 15-minute rest breaks is a good idea to stand, stretch, and loosen up your body before continuing.
During your trip, you'll spend a lot of time sitting down. Therefore, when traveling, you ought to maintain an optimal seated posture: keep the knees bent at 90 degrees and place your feet flat on the floor with your spine straight.
By scheduling chiropractic appointments before and after your trip, you will be prepared for the trip and can address any problems that may arise. In addition, having your spine realigned by your chiropractor can help you maintain optimal health.
Do you have road trips planned for summer and need some road trip tips? Then, schedule a consultation at Wills Chiropractic! We can help you prevent pain before it occurs and help you maintain healthy habits to ensure you have a healthy summer!
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