Tips for
Managing Pain
During Your
Work Commute
By Chrissy Phillips, iPain Living Columnist
In the US, the average commute to work takes up
about 4.35 hours a week, and since most people
travel by car, this means long periods of forced immobility
on top of the hours you may spend sitting
at a desk. Sitting too long in a car, or standing too
long on a train or bus, can cause or exacerbate pain
conditions, and are particularly tough on the lower
back and neck. Incorporating a few simple
measures into your travel plan can help prevent
discomfort and manage pain on your daily commute.
Making sure you have adequate back support,
reducing stress and taking breaks to stretch
can all have a positive effect on pain management
when youre traveling.