Healthy TV | Episode 062

Do you get back and neck pain while driving?

I’ve been on the road a lot this month and it has reminded me how terrible travel can be on your spine…

Whether it’s a simple ache in your back from lack of movement, or a more serious concern like radiating pain into your buttock, leg or arm, the main solution is the same:

Stop, get out and move!

Most often those achy, painful feelings are simply your body trying to tell you to move after you’ve been sitting for a prolonged time.  For best results, stopping at least 1x/hour to move for a minimum of 5 minutes would be sufficient.

But I understand that often your timeline (or the fact that your kids finally fell asleep) makes stopping hourly an unlikely option.  

Here’s what I do to help deal with the aches and pains when I can’t get out.

I’d love to know what you think! Please leave a comment below and let me know.

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Dr. John MacPhee is a Chiropractor, speaker and passionate health and wellness expert. He has inspired thousands of people to take control of their own health using the Life By Design method. Dr. John is co-owner of The Wellness Group, the largest Life By Design Certified Chiropractic office in Canada. Apart from full-time practice, John maintains a busy speaking schedule, with a particular emphasis on improving productivity and focus at work. Otherwise, you can find John training hard at CrossFit 613, exploring Gatineau Park, or holed away studying the latest research at various cafes across the west end.