Solutions To Flying With Back Pain.
Do you want to be back pain free when travelling? Lower Back pain,pain anywhere in the back and sciatic pain can certainly affect travel plans. We want solutions to the challenges flying with back pain presents. Flying to go on holiday, visit family for the Holidays or for business, can put a strain on our physical body and especially our backs. For many of us with existing back pain and sciatica symptoms just the very thought of a long flight - waiting around at the airport, cramped uncomfortable seating, carrying luggage and a long journey just doesnt seem worth it.
However with some forward planning, practical tips and appropriate products to help you, yes flying with back and sciatic pain can be done! I hope you find this page useful, it draws on my own personal experience with low back pain and sciatica as well as experts in the field.
Before You Travel With Your Bad Back.
Contact your doctor to see if you are safe to travel with your back condition.
Check you can get proper travel insurance and do shop around and make sure you are well covered.
If you require medication for back pain make sure you carry enough for the duration of your travels and take some extra in case of delays. Ensure you carry your medications in your hand luggage and in their original labelled containers. Check with airline before booking your flights for the latest regulations on this.
Carry your back pain medications and anything else that you know helps you to get releif from pain with you in had luggage.Check with the airline if you are unsure of what you can carry on.
Try to book an aisle seat. It is easier to get in and out of for you , disturbs others less and gives you slightly more room to move and stretch.
Pack lightly, especially if you are carrying your own luggage.
Use suitcases with wheels; they are a necessity if you have back issues.
Pack some relaxation music or stress reduction CD's to use on the plane. They will help you relax more and ease tension. See below for ideas.
Do consider "lose the back pain" which is a back pain relief stretching and strengthening system to assist you in getting rid of your back and sciatic pain.
If you find sitting aggravates your sciatic and backpain, keep moving about before your journey. You will have a lot of sitting to do so take the opportunity to walk about, stand up and stretch.
Aloow lots of time to get to the airport. Stress increases pain. Get there a little earlier than you need to then you will remain relaxed.
"Secret "Seats On Airlines.
Dehydration On A Flight
Back Pain ? Drink Water
Particularly if you are taking back pain medication and as you are at altitude your body will easily get dehydrated which is not good for anyone and especially not if you have back pain and disc problems.
However the easy solution is to keep drinking water and to avoid tea, coffee and alcohol as these only dehydrate you further.
Seating support For Your back
Using pillows the aircraft provide or a rolled up blanket can help to make the seat more comfortable for your back. However I have found it is much better to take my own properly designed back or lumbar support.
If you have long legs you will know about the discomfort you have trying to squish your legs in. If you have shorter legs you may have more room but may have difficulties getting into a comfortable position as they do not reach the ground.
In either case it is useful to have something on the floor to raise you legs and provide you with extra support.
If it helps you put your feet on a raised area to bring your knees and hips in a better alignment, you will need to experiment with this.
Back Supports
Obus Forme Ultra Forme Ergonomic Orthopedic Back Rest, Medium, Black
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 12/30/2009) 
Back Booster 1001 Inflatable Lumbar Support Cushion
Amazon Price: $14.98 (as of 12/30/2009)
REAL-EaSE Neck Support
Amazon Price: $28.47 (as of 12/30/2009)
Lumbar Cushion - Black color, this lumbar support office chair back cushion helps the lumbar and sacral region of the spinal colum. This Lumbar support helps to keep good posture while sitting and also prevents spinal colum problems, it is ideal for those who work all day at the office.
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 12/30/2009)
Comfort Lumbar Support Wedge - Lower Back Support for Sitting, Driving
Amazon Price: $13.87 (as of 12/30/2009)
Ask For Support.
* Do ask for assistance; do not try to struggle with putting luggage in the overhead bins etc.
Keep Moving On The Plane
Move around as much as possible and at least once an hour get out of your seat and walk up and down the aisles, to the bathroom etc.
If you are following a back care stretching and strengthening back pain exercise system then try to do some of these.
Do be courteous to other passengers but it is possible to do especially the standing ones in the aisles or in the galley part if you request politely of the cabin crew at times when it is not too busy.
* Try not to fall asleep. This can be difficult but it is better to stay awake and move than to fall asleep and be in an uncomfortable position which may aggravate your back pain.
If you find you need to be moving around a lot then do tell one of the cabin crew the reason why and usually in my experince they are very helpful.
It is better in my experince to have an aisle seat so that particularly on long flights you are not disturbing anyone if you need to keep getting up and walking around.
No One Cares About Your Back Like You Do.
You need to take control.
Lose The Back Pain System
If you are seeking to get rid of your back pain you may like toconsider this really good system which I used to help me.
Summary from The Healthy Back Institute page:- To Wipe Out Your Back Pain and Sciatica...
Component #1: Lose the Back PainVideos
Your first step is to watch the videos...
Video 1 - On the first video you'll learn all the details about muscle imbalances and how they are causing and contributing to your pain.
Then we'll walk you thru the self assessments and help you pinpoint which physical dysfunctions you have and you'll quickly see how they are responsible for your pain.
Video 2 - Once you've identified your dysfunctions, we then walk you through the corrective exercises, stretches and self treatments that are specific to your physical condition and are necessary in order for you to rebalance your body and eliminate your pain.
Component #2: Lose the Back Pain Audio CD's
Audio CD 1 - How To Get the Best Results Using The System - On this first CD we explain in detail how to use the system and how to get relief as quickly as possible.
Audio CD 2 - Strategies for Reducing and Managing Pain - On this CD you'll learn about more than a dozen strategies for reducing and effectively managing your pain while you also work on eliminating the underlying cause.
Audio CD 3 - Condition Specific Recommendations - If you've been diagnosed with a specific condition, CD 3 will give you specific recommendations, techniques and treatments you may also want to consider. These recommendations are in addition to addressing your imbalances and are explained in great detail.
Component #3: Lose the Back Pain Reference Manual
Another vital part of the Lose the Back Pain System is the extensive reference manual. In addition to reviewing the information covered on the videos and audio CD's, it also covers several topics in much great detail.
Plus, all of the corrective exercises, stretches and pain reduction strategies are included in the manual so you can easily take it with you so you'll never be wondering what you are supposed to be doing or if you are doing things correctly.
Component #4: Lose the Back Pain Personal Support
One of the reasons people get such great results using our system is because we provide extensive, effective and unlimited personal support.
Just like we have for tens of thousands of others, we will also provide you with the ongoing support and motivation that you need but aren't getting from your doctor or other health care providers.
Once you begin using our system, we will work with you personally to ensure you get the best possible results using our system in the shortest amount of time. We'll answer any and all questions you have and make sure that you are making steady and consistent progress.
"what if it doesn't work for me?"
Well, that's why we offer a 100 % money back guarantee...
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Lose The Back Pain
To learn more please click the link "Lose The Back Pain Get Relief" below.
- Lose The Back Pain Get Relief
- Lose the back pain as you read above is a system based on determining imbalances you have in your body and then doing simple, specific, corrective exercises. You get support and advice as you require it to help you get the best out of the system and to lose the pain in your back or sciatic pain.
To learn more and start on the road to back pain relief please follow the link.
Focusing on the negative and what you can't do makes it worse, focus on the positive and what you can do. Listen to your body.
Learn To Relax For Your Back
Try a few deep controlled relaxed breaths.
Close your eyes and visualise a beautiful relaxing scene.
Take a CD or ipod with relaxing music on it and listen to it, or even better a meditation track that you can do while you are sitting on the plane will help to relax you.
Make sure you are neither too hot or too cold. Use the blankets provided or take your own cover up or shawl that you can use to wrap around you if you get too cold.
Wear layers so that you can take them off if you start to get too hot.
Relaxation And Meditation Music For Your Travels.
Desert Island - A Guided Meditation for Relaxation
Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Guided Relaxation and Meditation
Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
20 Minute Meditation with Chakra Flute
Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 12/30/2009)
Relaxing Music & The Calming Sounds Of Nature - Volume 3
Amazon Price: $3.96 (as of 12/30/2009)
Deep Relaxation
Amazon Price: $0.89 (as of 12/30/2009)
To Help You With Back Pain Relief While Travelling
I Use Both These Products And They are Fantastic!
- PRODUCTS FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF
- Please follow the link for some great products to help you get back pain relief.
In particular for travel look at :
THE BACK JOY
THE FREEDOM BACK
I have both of these are they are wonderful products for making sitting so much more comfortable.
Helpful Sites For Flying With back Pain
- SPINE HEALTH FLYING WITH BACK PAIN
- From the page
"...many people with chronic back pain aren't looking forward to vacation; they're worried about how to manage the pain associated with a long flight." - The Effect of Flying on Back and Neck Pain: Survey Results
- In the summer of 2008, SpineUniverse conducted a survey to understand how airplane seats affect travelers' backs and necks. The original premise-that most everyone has back and/or neck pain after a flight-was proved right by the survey.
Across the board on all major and discount carriers, fliers find airplane seats in Coach or Economy Class to be uncomfortable. - Flying With A Disability
- Comprehensive site for anyone flying with a disability. From the page
" Welcome to Flying with Disability. We have built this site to help make flying with a disability as easy as possible.
Flying with a disability need not create any hindrance to your journey. Many automatically assume that just because a person has a disability it will inevitably restrict their opportunity to travel around the world.
This need not be the case. True, flying with a disability is slightly more complicated than for an able-bodied flier. Nevertheless, the majority of all airlines are now geared towards catering for disabled fliers."
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Your Destination - Is It Suitable For You And Your Back?
Check your destination.
Is it easy for you to get around?
If you find steps difficult are there any you will have to negotiate?
What are the medical facilities?
How much walking will you need to do to get around?
How far is your destination from the airport?
Will there be a long car or coach journey?
You need to know what you can handle comfortably with your back problems and book accordingly.
Hi There Fellow Travellers!
Thank you for stopping by on your travels to visit my page. I do hope you found it useful. I would love to hear from you. I do appreciate and read each and every comment prior to publishing here.
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- davidstillwagon davidstillwagon Aug 9, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
- I have a problem with back pain if the flight is too long.. good lens 5*
Life With My Pet Back.
I dont just talk about back pain, I have lived it .
I had very severe back and bilateral sciatic pain for a long time. I have degenerative, dessicated herniated discs but thanks to products and lifestyle changes I made I no longer suffer regularly with back and sciatic pain though I do keep up with the corrective exercises and advice I was given to maintain a healthier back.
In my blog i discuss what happened to me and explore ongoing back related issues. articles and observations by me and experts in the field and others who have been coping with back issues, and sometimes posts just for fun or inspiration :)
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My Bio
Jasmine ann started writing as a recovering backpain sufferer. Here you will find an electic mix of lenses reflecting her life, interests and her love of animals/nature and of helping people. Some of her lenses are very personal, some are to inform and some are just for fun!
All her sites donate some money to charity and she donates to a local hospice to help people and sponsors a little dog at DOGS TRUST the UK charity which never puts a healthy dog down and does great work in rescue and rehabilitation.
She also runs a blog
Life With My Pet Back Blog
and websites
My Pet Back
Sciatica Sleep Solutions
It is her passion to help people to get information and inspiration and to be empowered. She loves to see people overcome a challenge and turn a negative into a postive. She is fascinated by the power of our minds and our ability to help ourselves live a better life.
She works with young people who have physical and emotional challenges, has studied Reiki to second degree and is learning massage therapy.
I hope you find my sites useful. I love your feedback so if you feel like dropping me a line that would be lovely :)
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28.7.09 UPDATE
Just to let you know that I will be away for a little while , I am having a minor operation (no its not my back), that will take a little recovery time.So please know that if you leave a comment or contact me I am not ignoring you and I will respond as soon as I am better :) (hopefully in a couple of weeks)In the meantime....
Take good care of YOU.Gentle hugs
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Disclaimer for Tips For Flying With Back Pain.
The information here is no substitute for medical diagnosis and guidance. Consult a physician in all matters relating to health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Never disregard medical advice, or delay or change treatment because of something you have read here. For assistance with back pain, or any other medical condition, always consult a qualified healthcare professional. Your health is your responsibility.
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