Sunrise Over Haleakala
by Chuck Kobdish, D.C.
When we finally step away from work, screens, and schedules, the nervous system gets a break too. Cortisol levels drop, muscles release tension, and posture often improves simply because we’re not slouched over a desk or hunching over a steering wheel.
How Vacation Helps Your Spine:
- Stress reduction: Less stress = less muscle guarding and tension.
- More movement: Travel usually involves more walking, swimming, and general motion.
- Sleep reset: Better sleep improves tissue repair and lowers inflammation.
- Mental clarity: A clear mind helps reduce the perception of pain (Washington Post – Mental Health Benefits of Vacation).
Vacation Tips from a Chiropractor:
- Bring a travel pillow for planes and cars
- Stay hydrated
- Stretch daily, even when you’re “off”
- Don’t haul every suitcase like a CrossFit champ
If you come back from vacation still feeling tight, sore, or out of sorts, we’ll be here to help you unwind what your vacation didn’t.
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