Take regular breaks on long drives and limit night-time driving. ...
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The best things you can do is to take an aspirin before your trip, make a stop to stretch or walk outside of your car every 1 to 2 hours to get your heart rate and blood pressure up, and do frequent exercises in the car to get your venous blood going.”
To keep yourself, your travel partners, and others on the road safe, it is recommended to hit the brakes on your driving time at 8.5 hours per day and no more than that. Adhering to this limit will not only significantly benefit your health and safety but also improve the overall experience of your road trip.
And while the open road can be a great opportunity to relax and spend time with family, driving long distances can be very hard on your body. Long periods of sitting can quickly take a toll on your spine and lead to miserable back pain. This brings the question: how can I avoid back pain after a road trip?
Get a full night's sleep before you go.One of the most important parts of planning your trip is getting a good night's sleep before your drive. Aim to get eight hours of restful sleep. This will help keep you alert for the duration of your trip.
For instance, avoid heavy meals at least two hours before bedtime and double the abstinence time for caffeine. Don't drink alcohol several days before your departure; you need to stay hydrated. Practice light yoga but hold off on heavy exercise several hours before you plan to crawl into bed.