Mobile Chiropractor for your Holidays in Miami

So what do you do if you need a chiropractor and you are traveling? Cafe of Life Chiropractic has a mobile chiropractor for your Holidays in Miami available at your convenience. We provide mobile chiropractic service at your home hotel or Air B & B. We service all of Miami and Miami Beach areas with an appointment made for chiropractic care. Our Chiropractor Dr. Gordon Braun has an international client base and has helped people all over the world from pain. Nothing is worse than back pain on your vacation holiday. You want to feel loose, pain-free, and able to enjoy your Holiday in Miami at its fullest. With all the lifting, walking or maybe your bed is not so comfortable, Call us to schedule the best time for you for an examination and chiropractic treatment.

Tips for traveling to Miami with back pain.

1. Support your spine. Place a small pillow, or rolled-up jacket, sweater, or blanket behind your lower back; consider carrying a thin seat cushion and use a neck pillow to keep your spine in alignment. There are an array of options out there, so read reviews, like this one from the New York Times.
2. Plant your feet. If your feet don’t reach the floor in a plane, find a footrest or something solid to prop them on, which can help reduce back pain while flying. For long drives, consider using cruise control so you can rest both feet on the floor. If you’re the passenger, put a small box under your feet if needed. And it up straight! Slouching and hunching your shoulders puts additional stress on the spine. If you’re not already in the habit of sitting up straight, check your posture every 15 minutes to ensure you are not causing additional strain on your spine.
3. Move. Whenever possible, get up, stretch, and move around. If you’re in a plane, try to get up every 20-30 minutes to at least stand, or preferably walk up and down the aisle. If you’re driving, consider planning breaks to get out of the car every 1-2 hours, if possible. If you can’t get up, consider light stretches to move your spine.
4. Manage stress. Like nearly everything in life, stress can make back pain worse. Practice mindfulness or deep breathing if you’re feeling stressed during your travels. Planning also can help reduce stress.
5. Bring cold packs and heat packs. Alternating ice and heat can be great for reducing back pain while traveling. Ice can reduce inflammation and heat is effective in increasing blood flow, which is helpful for chronic pain. Packs that use chemicals to activate cooling or heating are especially convenient for travel.
6. Avoid text neck.  Text neck can occur when you are looking down at your phone or computer for too long. Raising your phone up to eye level can be as simple as sticking it in a plastic sandwich bag or buying a seatback phone holder! Check out social media for plenty of homemade hacks to keep your neck in line.
7. Plan around peak traffic. Time your travel to work to your advantage. Try not to be on the road during rush hour or heavy times of traffic when you could get stuck “standing still” for hours. To minimize back pain while flying, consider avoiding the busiest travel days, long lines, and traffic. Screening precheck programs also can help you get through security lines faster.
8. Ask for support. Whether at the airport or hotel, there are many guest service supports available for people who are traveling with back pain. If your pain is intense, consider requesting a wheelchair at the airport. And don’t be shy to have the hotel help with your luggage or put you near an elevator if that might make managing your back pain easier.
9. Check your bag. Don’t skip checking a bag to save a few dollars or a few minutes at baggage claim, or your back will pay. Once you check your suitcase, use a wheeled small carry-on or, if you’re using a backpack, keep it light AND carry it over BOTH shoulders (extra points for using a waist belt).
10. Use over-the-counter pain medication. After checking with your primary care provider to ensure you don’t have any liver or kidney issues, don’t forget to pack extra ibuprofen and/or acetaminophen (whichever works best for you or alternate) and use it before your trip and throughout to help manage pain. Drink plenty of water to help your body process the medication — which also helps ward off travel-related constipation, which also can cause low-back pain.

We can treat any condition when you arrive in Miami. Contact us to make an appointment for Chiropractic care with Cafe of Life Chiropractic.

Tips for back pain while traveling on a plane.

Tips for minimizing back pain travel with luggage 

Before you walk out the door, packing lightly can be the key to minimizing your back pain while traveling. Consider packing only the essentials you need for a trip. Many of us tend to overpack, which can mean we’re hauling around heavy luggage for no advantage at all. If you need to bring a lot of things with you, pack a few smaller bags rather than one large one so you aren’t straining your back to lift a heavy suitcase. If you’re flying, plan to check the heavier items and only take on board essentials so you’re not carrying around extra weight while you’re navigating the airport or the airplane.

Once you arrive, take care of lifting and carrying luggage. Some techniques that can help prevent back strain include:

• Bend at the knees and use your legs – never your back – when lifting.
• Avoid twisting the lower back while lifting; instead, pivot with your feet.
• Carry heavy items as close to the body as possible. Look for luggage that has four wheels so that you can keep it beside you rather than dragging it behind.
• Distribute weight evenly on each side of the body.
• We recommend carrying a backpack but if you have to carry a shoulder bag, switch sides often.

We can treat any condition when you arrive in Miami. Contact us to make an appointment for Chiropractic care with Cafe of Life Chiropractic