Happy Camping !

Happy family on a camping trip in their tent on a sunny day

Camping in the UK can be great fun, even if the weather is not ideal! Sleeping away from your normal mattress and on harder surfaces could cause problems for your back, so our chiropractor Mark Jones has some great tips for more comfortable camping.

Protect your back – Ensure your back is protected against a hard and potentially damp surface by sleeping on a quality approved camping mat or air mattress. Try these out in the outdoor shop before buying – most good stores will have samples available. Try to also take a pillow, if you are used to having one. A blow-up pillow is the most portable…. even better, take your usual pillow from home.

Prepare your sleeping area first – make sure to remove large stones or sticks that could dig into your spine.

Sleep sensibly –  You should endeavour to sleep in a position where your spine is in a straight line as this helps to avoid neck and back pain.

Lift and carry with care–  60% of Brits believe that lifting and carrying is the most likely cause of their back pain, so take care when loading and unloading your camping gear. Two bags are better than one – If possible, pack your gear into more bags rather than less, so you can distribute the weight more evenly and reduce the strain on your back when lifting and carrying them.

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From the team at Well Adjusted Health

Well Adjusted Health ChiropracticClinic in West SussexProviding gentle chiropractic in West Sussex
including Ashington, Storrington, Steyning, Southwater, Horsham, Shoreham, Worthing and Billingshurst