It is common to have minor aches and pains while traveling. You may spend endless hours sitting or standing. Heavy bags can be hard to haul. Cramped spaces in cars, planes, buses, and trains make it hard to move or stretch. All of these things can take a toll on your body.
A little planning can help make travel less painful.
Here are some steps to ease your travel pains.
Make good health choices when traveling:
If you have travel-related aches and pains:
Most travel aches and pain will go away on their own. Seek treatment if you have:
American Massage Therapy Association
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American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org
Health Canada
https://www.canada.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
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Last reviewed October 2021 by EBSCO Medical Review Board