NJ Chiropractor Offers Tips To Avoid Back Pain During Road Trips

March 13, 2012 - PRLog -- Bergen County, NJ - Road trips are an American staple. With the high price of airline tickets and hidden fees, many people still choose to drive over flying when it comes to holidays, vacations, and a chance to see the country. NJ Chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, knows that taking a road trip can also be the source of back aches and pains. But instead of avoiding the open road, he says that a few simple tips can be the secret to preventing pain.

The key to creating a fun, easy trip that is kind to the body starts with nutritious snacks. Avoid rest-stop restaurants by packing plenty of water, juice, fruit, and other filling snacks that fuel the body and give you the proper nutrients you need.  Equally as important as feeding your body nutritious snacks is the position you sit in during the trip.  Reclining, sleeping sideways, or putting your feet on the dashboard puts pressure on the spine. Resist these positions by placing the seat upright and sitting flat against the back. It is also important for the driver to maintain proper position and avoid stretching too far to reach the wheel or sitting too close and hunching over it.

Dr. Ferraro agrees as a leading NJ Chiropractor that the most important detail to maintain while on a long road trip is to take frequent stops to get out of the car, stretch out and move around. Pit stops may slightly delay the trip but being kind to your body and maintaining proper alignment will make the trip more enjoyable and less likely to cause pain in the long run.

If you are experiencing pain due to excessive travel, Dr. Ferraro’s New Jersey Chiropractic office offers on-site physical therapy, PRP Injections by affiliated doctors, pain management, acupuncture and more.

Dr. Ferraro practices throughout New Jersey with offices in Monmouth County and Bergen County.

For more information on Dr. Ferraro or to contact his office, please call 973-478-2212 or visit http://stopbackandneckpain.com/custom_content/c_85737_mee... .

About Dr. Ferraro
Dr. Ferraro, D.C. specializes in the multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions. His practices throughout New Jersey provide patients in Bergen and Monmouth County with comprehensive care for back, neck, leg, arm, and nerve conditions.

Dr. Ferraro, D.C. has over 14 years of experience in the chiropractic field and has become nationally recognized for his extensive work using non-surgical decompression technology along with being certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA).

Dr. Ferraro’s blog sites:
http://nj-chiropractor.net/
http://spinaldecompression-nj.com/

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Contact Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation

Bergen County:
224 Midland Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663    
973-478-2212

Monmouth County:
2399 Route 34 - Bldg. A - Suite Five
Wall Township, NJ 08736
732-528-5533