Holiday Aches? How to Relieve Travel Pain with Simple Post-Trip Recovery Tips

From jet lag and cramped plane seats to heavy luggage and long car rides, travel can take a toll on your body. If you’ve come back from holiday feeling more sore than refreshed, you’re not alone.

At LMH Optimal Therapy, we often see a post-holiday surge in clients with tight backs, stiff necks, and aching joints. But the good news is there are simple, effective ways to ease travel-related aches and get your body back on track.

Here are three ways to find relief after your trip.

Stretch It Out

Travel often means staying in the same position for hours, which tightens your hips, shoulders, and spine. Stretching throughout your journey and when you reach your destination helps restore circulation and release muscle tension.

Try this:

• Cat-Cow Stretch for spine mobility

• Child’s Pose for lower back relief

• Standing Forward Fold to release the hamstrings and decompress the spine

Spend 5–10 minutes stretching gently each morning for a few days after your trip.

Hydrate and Move

Dehydration and inflammation go hand-in-hand, especially after flying. Drinking plenty of water and taking light walks will help flush out toxins and reduce swelling in your joints.

You can also try adding a pinch of sea salt or electrolytes to your water to help your body rehydrate more effectively after a flight.

Book a Massage or Chiropractic Adjustment

Sometimes, no amount of stretching can fully address the tension that builds up during travel. That’s where professional care comes in.

At LMH Optimal Therapy, we offer tailored sports massage and chiropractic adjustments to:

✅ Loosen tight muscles

✅ Restore proper joint alignment

✅ Relieve nerve pressure

✅ Reduce pain and inflammation

Whether it’s neck pain from a bad plane pillow or hip tightness from long drives, we can help your body reset and recover.

Don't Let Travel Aches Linger

Ignoring post-travel discomfort can lead to longer-term issues like poor posture, recurring headaches, or joint stiffness. Take a few small steps now, and your body will thank you later.

Need professional help easing the tension? Book your post-holiday recovery session with LMH Optimal Therapy today. Your body deserves a reset after all that adventuring. Let's get you back to optimal performance!