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Check your posture: Sitting for pro- longed periods can strain your back, and your positioning can make it even worse. To provide yourself with the most relief, make sure your back is aligned against the back of the seat and your headrest is supporting the middle of your head. Keep your shoulders straight and avoid rounding forward. Both feet should be firmly resting on the floor. 2. Smart preparation: Reduce the time spent standing in lines by planning ahead. Purchasing electronic tickets, acquire elite frequent flyer status, take advantage of digital electronic check-in by smart phone, and check your luggage curbside. 3. Travel light: Resist the urge to over- pack and reduce the stress on your shoul- ders and spine. Choose a light suitcase with wheels and a handle for rolling. 4. Tilts: Tilting your seat backward, with a pillow behind your back in proper posture will lead to the efficient loading of your spine. Behind your neck rests are usually two foldable pads that can be adjusted close to your neck. This prevents sleeping with your neck in an awkward position. 5. It's all in the legs: Keep your legs out in the extended position. The bent or flexed position leads to your leg veins being stag-position leads to your leg veins being stag-position leads to your leg veins being stag nant, and may lead to a blood clot. It is im- portant to get up and walk, stretching the legs and arms at least once an hour. 6. Stretch: When all else fails keep mov-When all else fails keep mov-When all else fails keep mov ing. Simple stretches of the neck, shoul- ders, and back will help keep the blood flowing. Blood brings important nutrients and oxygen to the structures of the back. This helps to stimulate the soft tissues in your back and keeps them from stiffen- ing, which can reduce aches. Even a few seconds of stretching and moving is better than not doing anything at all. 7. Breathe: Place your hands on your abdominal area and feel your belly move as you inhale and exhale. Do this as many times a day as possible to improve your posture and overall spinal health. 8. Intention: Realize that the trip itself is a destination to be planned and thoroughly enjoyed. Watch your intentions. "I have a gorgeous hour to listen to my music, my book, or chat with a friend" is a better in- tention than "Ugh, I'm a prisoner on this trip." 9. Best hours: Face it, some of our best hours of our lives are spent travelling. Be thoughtful about it. Choose a vehicle that is safe, ergonomic, comfortable and that you love. Upgrade to business class if pos- sible (less expensive when booked early). 10. See opportunity in delays: Expect de- lays. Look for the opportunities to read a book, or watch a movie and connect with your travel companion. Anger and frustra- tion leads to shallow breathing, stiff mus- cles and pain. Dr. Kenneth K. Hansraj (www. realspinesurgery.com) is a spinal and orthopedic surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic and lumbar procedures including laminectomies and spinal fusions. Dr. Ken is the author of the internationally bestselling book, "Keys to an Amazing Life: Secrets of the Cervical Spine", (January, 2013). Healthy spine tips for painless summer travel health