Edward Komberg

Chiropractor & Business Entrepreneur

Travel Survival for Your Spine: Flights, Road Trips, and Red-Eyes

Travel compresses space and time—and your spine. Here’s how I prep patients for flights and road trips so you land ready to work or play, not schedule a rescue visit.

Pack These

  • Small lumbar roll (or scarf rolled tight).
  • Mini band for pull-aparts and hip work.
  • Collapsible water bottle; eye mask for sleep consistency.

In-Transit Rules

  • Every hour: stand, hip hinge, 10 calf raises, 10 band pull-aparts (airport gate counts!).
  • Seat higher than knees; roll at belt line; headrest close on long drives.
  • Gentle chin tucks and ankle pumps during taxiing or traffic.

Arrival Reset (6 Minutes)

  • Thoracic extension x 10.
  • Hip flexor stretch 30–40s/side.
  • Glute bridge 2×8–10; dead bug 6–8/side.

From Dr. Edward Komberg: “Travel isn’t rest—it’s a sport. Treat it like one and your back will stop protesting every landing.”

CTA: Big trip coming? Get a travel micro-plan from Dr. Edward Komberg so you arrive ready, not wrecked.


About the Author: Veteran of thousands of traveler tune-ups—simple routines that fit in an overhead bin.

About the Author

Dr. Edward Komberg began in La Palma, CA and built three Southern California clinics over 37 years. He’s treated more than 500,000 patient visits, staying focused on calm, effective, patient-first care.