Some kids love road trips and others hate them, but every adult can agree that the older you get, the less comfortable it is to spend hours in the car! If you have a late- summer road trip planned and are dreading the back and neck pain that comes with it, try these five tips to stay limber while you travel.
your head and take a deep breath to lengthen your spine. If you’re the driver, focus on stretching your hamstrings. For example, while standing, cross one foot over the other, then fold forward at the waist as far as you can, keeping your legs straight and breathing deeply. 3. KEEP YOUR BLOOD FLOWING WITH ANKLE PUMPS. As a passenger, you can decrease the swelling in your legs and increase circulation by pumping your feet up and down. Point your toes toward the ceiling, then down to the floor. This simple stretch gets your calf muscles working and is great for plane travel, too. 4. ADJUST YOUR SEAT FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT. Take advantage of your car’s adjustable seats by moving yours to the position that feels best. If you can’t decide, go with a 100-degree angle. The Virginia Spine Institute says that’s best for your back! 5. SAY NO TO GAS STATION SNACKS. Instead of loading up on salt and sugar that might make you bloat and slouch, pack a cooler full of high-protein snacks, fresh fruit, and vegetables.
1. STOP EVERY 2–3 HOURS. Driving straight from Point A to Point B is efficient, but it’s murder on your back. To avoid discomfort, stop the car and get out every 2–3 hours, even if you don’t need gas or a bathroom break. 2. MAKE YOUR BREAKS ACTIVE. If you usually hop out of the car, go straight to the pump or the bathroom, and dive back behind the wheel, consider this an intervention. Your body will thank you if you take more intentional breaks! While you’re parked, go for a walk or do a few full-body stretches. For example, reach your arms up over
Enjoy your pain-free trip!
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Easy Foil-Grilled Sausage and Vegetables
INGREDIENTS • 4 sausage links of your choice • 1 lb green beans • 1 red bell pepper, diced • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced • 1 red onion, diced • 1 zucchini, diced • 1 yellow summer squash, diced
• 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp thyme • 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat your grill to medium heat or your oven to 425 F. 2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well. Divide into four equal portions. 3. Prepare four 16-inch pieces of foil and place a portion in the middle of each section. Wrap each foil piece tightly and avoid holes. 4. Grill each foil packet for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. You can also bake each packet for 20 minutes at 425 F.
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