10/20/2026
✈️ Travel, Posture, and Needling: Why Long Car and Plane Rides Trigger Pain
From sitting on an airplane to walking around Washington, DC! 🚶♀️
I’m in the DC area this week attending a continuing education course on dry needling. And after spending time on airplanes, trains, and escalators, I’ve been reminded of something I frequently tell my patients:
MOVE! Move gently and move often. Your best posture is often your NEXT posture!
Ever stepped off an airplane or out of a car feeling 20 years older? 😅
It’s not necessarily poor posture that’s causing your discomfort. Often, it’s staying in the same position for too long.
Long periods of sitting can contribute to stiffness and discomfort in your neck, shoulders, lower back, and hips.
🎯 How can dry needling help?
For some patients, dry needling can help reduce muscle pain and sensitivity. But it’s only one part of the solution!
My favorite travel tips:
✅ Change positions frequently.
✅ Walk whenever possible.
✅ Try shoulder rolls, neck movements, and ankle pumps while seated.
✅ Take a short walk after arriving at your destination.
I’m taking my own advice this week by exploring Washington, DC on foot!
Movement is medicine—and sometimes the best thing you can do is simply get up and move!
