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 Now that summer is fast approaching, planning your summer vacation and holidays will be on many people’s to do list. Everyone’s idea of a holiday can vary greatly, but there are a few common, critical points which should be considered before you start packing for your next holiday.
One of the top priorities when planning your holiday is to minimize your risk of injury and have a pain free holiday. With this in mind, our health experts at Central City Health Professionals have listed below their top 4 tips for a pain free vacation. In Perth, as well as other states of Australia, the incidence of accidents and injuries sustained by holidaymakers is quite apparent, so taking a few precautions and planning ahead makes good sense.
Tip 1. Make an effort to continue doing the exercises prescribed by our health experts at Central City Health Professionals. They will not only keep you healthy and pain free on your holiday, you will also be keeping your body in prime physical condition.
Tip 2. Keep Active. Make the effort to pack your prescribed exercise program, (as advised our health experts at Central City Health Professionals), before you go. That way, you can still continue to keep a balance between lounging by the pool and relaxing as well as keeping yourself active. Remember, inactivity can also contribute to having stiff joints and associated pain.
Other strategies to include in your daily routine could be as simple as taking a brisk 15 – 20 minute walk, using the stairs instead of the lift, and when in the pool, make good use of it by swimming a few laps.
Tip 3. Stretch your muscles regularly. As with most holidays, a lot of time is spent sitting in a plane or car getting to your destination.
These long periods of inactivity can reduce mobility and circulation in the muscles. Always try to stretch your muscles and walk around, if possible, at regular intervals.
This will help to increase the blood circulation and condition your muscles at the same time. Simple stretching exercises can also benefit your body greatly, if you are on a long haul flight between destinations.
A simple phone call to arrange a massage by one of our therapists at Central City Health Professionals is also recommended if you suffer from muscle stiffness.
 Tip 4. Don’t Overdo It. In 2008, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it was reported that 53,000 luggage-related injuries were recorded. Avoid becoming another injury statistic by following these simple rules:
Before lifting anything always warm up and stretch your muscles. (Our health professionals will be happy to check your posture and evaluate which of your muscles would benefit from strengthening and stretching).
Always maintain the correct posture and ensure your lower back is aligned properly when lifting bags and luggage. There are correct and incorrect ways of lifting objects, our health experts can teach you the correct method.
To reduce the strain on your lower back when lifting heavy bags or luggage, ensure that you carry the bag as close to your body as possible. This minimizes the strain on your back and distributes the weight more evenly.
 In addition to our 4 tips for a pain free vacation in Perth, another valuable word of advice is to watch your weight while on holiday. It is very common for people to forget their regular exercise routine while on holiday and although this may be considered part of your holiday, the long term result is a slower metabolism leading to joint stiffness, pain and weight gain.
Planning ahead and taking control of your health while on holidays can result in you returning from vacation fitter, healthier and refreshed. We are happy to plan and advise you on a healthy exercise program which you can incorporate while on holiday.
Call us today, before you book for that summer vacation, and have a healthy, guilt free holiday.
Your health and wellbeing is most important.
Call Central City Health Professionals Today on 08 9421 1733 today and let us show how we can help you
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