Easy Packing & Travel Tips for Traveling with a Bad Back | Pain Free Travel Hacks!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Struggling with a bad back while preparing for your next trip? I’ve got you covered! In this video, we'll share essential packing tips and travel hacks to help you stay comfortable and pain-free during your journey. Whether you're dealing with chronic back pain or just want to prevent strain, these strategies will ensure you travel with ease. 🧳 **What You'll Learn:** - How to ease pain when packing your luggage - The best types of luggage for back pain sufferers. - Essential travel gear and accessories to support your back during the trip. Don't let back pain hold you back from enjoying your travels! With these practical tips, you'll learn how to pack smart and travel with confidence, all while keeping your back pain at bay. 🔔 **Subscribe** to my channel for more travel tips, health advice, and lifestyle hacks ✈ **Related Videos:** - Fly Light! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGK0iot_dphkm9ksi=qtcHpmlIgeYjBLYr - Perfect Personal Item Bag kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWyl5yaqcRqisUsi=Ay6cKQGpFaZbeuw_ - How I pack Lighter kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4PUqpeDfbqEl5Isi=cj3xSzONWVJmO4pD 💬 **Join the Conversation:** Have a tip for traveling with a bad back? Share it in the comments below! VIDEO TIMELINE 00:00 Intro start 00:27 Video Start 01:04 Adjust How You Pack 01:45 Distribute the Load 03:55 Pick Your Luggage Carefully 06:13 Travel with Ease 06:44 Brace yourself 07:28 What do you do to protect your back? LINKS TO PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO - White Adjustable Table with wheels amzn.to/4fyPOK1 - 20" lightweight carry on luggage spinner wheels amzn.to/3WY2DGj - Navy travel cargo pants amzn.to/3ynhfWs - Travel vest with pockets amzn.to/4cs35B8 - Cream 2 Wheel Roller Under Seat - Linked in video or on Amazon here amzn.to/4fE5N9A - Gray 4 wheel spinner wheel under seat - linked in video or on Amazon here amzn.to/4clrYOQ WHAT I AM WEARING - Navy Linen Pants: Linked in video or on Amazon here: amzn.to/3LY6Mnv - Navy Linen Top Rachel Zoe - TJ MAXX - Silver Orthotic Sandals amzn.to/3LYyG2y ***THESE ARE MY TRAVEL MUST HAVES!*** UNBOUND MERINO shrsl.com/4fr6g MARIA NICOLA 10 WAY NECKLACE: marianicola.com/collections/10-way-necklace-bundles Use Code EUNICE10 for 10% off! VIVAIA SHOES: j1l.in/bEhWIA Be sure to use code: theory12 for 12% off your purchase! TEDDY BLAKE LUXURY LEATHER HANDBAGS Teddy Blake Handbag bit.ly/423b4A3 Use code TBEuniceW30 for $30.00 off! LEVEL8 LUGGAGE www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100698589-15212828?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.level8cases.com%2F Use Code: Theory of Simple10 for 10% off NOMAD LANE TRAVEL BAGS v4 personal item bag here: nomad-lane.myshopify.com/discount/EUNICE10 Use Discount Code: Eunice10 for 10% off v3 Nomad Lane personal item bag here: amzn.to/3LFHACo TRIPPED TOILETRY BAGS: shoptripped.com/TheoryOfSimple-holiday-toiletry-teal shoptripped.com/TheoryOfSimple-holiday-carryon-white Follow and Support my content! Patreon: patreon.com/TheoryofSimple Instagram: instagram.com/theory_of_simple/ Facebook: facebook.com/thetheoryofsimple KZbin: kzbin.info MY HOME STUDIO SET-UP: Lamp with Circle lights: amzn.to/3YNzNYB Convertible Sofa Bed: amzn.to/45F4Gk2 Sofa Pillow covers: amzn.to/44pXKYH Wall Art: Original Brass & Marble Table Target Thank you for watching & visiting my channel! I appreciate your time & any feedback so please comment! I try EVERY product and I only recommend what I actually use and LOVE! Links I provide, may earn me affiliate commissions at NO additional cost to you and help support my channel. #BackPain #TravelHacks #PackingTips #TravelWithEase #PainRelief #HealthyTravel #ChronicPain #TravelEssentials #PackingGuide #TravelTips

[@nellie9352]

30+ years living with chronic back pain (after surgery, injections, therapy etc) a portable TENs unit helps for acute pain (just don’t wear it through security), stay well hydrated (hydrated spinal discs create space to minimize nerve pinching), a coccyx cushion (a flatter portable gel one) allows for the tailbone to “float” thereby allowing for longer sitting comfort. (Keeps the discs from tightly piling on top of each other). Topicals such as salon pas patches, lidocaine patches, liquid pain lotions (some are aspirin based others lidocaine - all these items are commonly found in drugstores, etc). Proper shoes: shoes with lower to low heel (not flat) good arch support - or cushioning - inserts as needed. If carting a purse or bag, avoid one shouldered carrying: puts back out of alignment- opt for backpack, crossbody or rolling. Back pain and traveling doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. 😎

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@nellie9352 all great hacks and want to thank you so much for sharing your story and what works for you with us ! 💕😊I should probably do more detailed video on things that I wear and pack with me to help me with back issues while traveling.💕😊

[@EileenSpeakman]

Hi. UK here. I've read your comment - that's one burden you've been given, my sympathies. I have to ask, and it may be something you have gone into and dismissed - have you tried acupuncture? UK E❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@EileenSpeakman yes. Many years ago. This is a compression fracture so it needs time to heal😊

[@sarahcox471]

Thermacare disposable heat packs provide gentle heat for hours.😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@sarahcox471 yes! Those are wonderful, especially for traveling!😊

[@HelloTOFU]

Heat helps relax my muscles and help with the pain. I have a heating pad that is like a belt and it uses a small portable charger to power it. Sometimes you see these heating belts advertised for menstrual cramps, have adjustable heating, and they can be worn either under or over your clothes. I hope this helps someone! Stay safe everyone ❤️

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@HelloTOFU that is great! Love that it works off a battery! Thank you for sharing! 💕😊

[@Marant1000]

You look like you’re feeling a bit better. Glad to see you back here 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Marant1000 thank you! I am feeling better and will start physical therapy very soon!💕😊 thank you so much for noticing🙏💕

[@durhamskywriter]

I believe in doing a few exercises, including toe touches, to loosen up as soon as you get up. When you wake up in a near-panic and rush to get to the airport, it doesn’t take much for an unfamiliar move-lifting a bag, any kind of twisting-to lead to a muscle spasm or pain (which can range from temporary to long-lasting).

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@durhamskywriter absolutely agree that doing a little bit of stretching is so helpful and you’re right, when you’re going on a trip, you do a lot of unusual emotions that could exacerbate issues! Thank you so much for sharing🙏💕😊

[@lorisarchet7732]

I have had multiple back surgeries. Heres what i do the day of the trip....i like to do my regular exercise routine as much as possible...keep the muscles happy and warm. I take Tylenol as directed on the bottle. When I could use Ibuprofen, i alternated them every 4 hours. This just helps with the little twinges of pain that happens during travel. I love having a heating pad with me. I saw in another poster that there are battery powered heating pads....totally awesome! I will be investing in one for my travels. I also keep plastic baggies with me in case i need an ice pack....sometimes ice gives me comfort more than the heat. It's really all about keeping your core happy!!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@lorisarchet7732 definitely do follow an exercise routine daily along with gentle stretching, and of course, whatever my therapists are giving me to do. I’m definitely gonna look up that battery operated back warmer.💕😊

[@deniseyoung3738]

Oh goodness! I hope your back is better soon! It is so great to see your go-to spirit of working with your issues rather than giving up. When I was having physical troubles, I took advantage of boarding early so that I could get settled without the crowds. The downside of that is that there isn't a nice, healthy person to help if you need to lift something up above.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! Thank goodness for pre-boarding! Thank you for sharing!💕😊

[@donkiml5805]

Great video! So many packing videos are about how to cram more into a backpack, which just makes it heavier. For people/seniors with back pain it may be decades since they’ve been able to do that. I do find lidocaine patches and lotion work well for me. I have an Amazon Travemate extra large memory foam cushion to sit on. I find that cushions on my back actually hurt worse. The thick cushion on the seat also helps if you have SI issues. It helps in the car when you’re driving on bumps. I usually check my carry-on at the gate. They never question when you’re a senior, and that way you don’t have to pay for a checked back. I have a small tote to keep an extra shirt and my 311 and medicine in. I am in the process of trying to find a small Rolling personal item bag. I want one that’s smaller than the items you have shown. Good health to you!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@donkiml5805 so much and I’m so happy this video resonated with you! Truly appreciate your sharing your tips as well😊

[@Gevedon]

Aw, back problems are the worst! Sending lots of love, hugs and healing thoughts your way, Eunice! Thanks for sharing with us, you're the best!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Gevedon thanks so much! Happy to share! 😊

[@chelsabrinkman417]

I avoid a sore back by staying conscious of weight. I am slowly adding 100% linen and merino wool pieces to my travel wardrobe for many reasons, but a big one is because they are light fabrics. Also, if using a backpack, a hip belt attached to the backpack redistributes the weight to your hips and legs rather than shoulders and back. It makes such a difference! Also, if trying to swap liquids (shampoo, detergents) for dry products. Every other bit helps!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@chelsabrinkman417 all great ideas and I cover many of those things in my videos! 💕😊

[@linhtieu3922]

For bad back, I always have the Miracle Ball Method for my back, either in the car or airplane. Even for sleeping.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@linhtieu3922 I will have to look that up! Thank you for sharing! 💕😊

[@debbiemeyer7666]

I’ve had back pain since I was hit by a car as a pedestrian when I was 18. I’m now 64 and I am on pain mgmt. But, I found that the Kailo patches really help my back or neck (I have a bulging disk in my neck from falling down a flight of stairs in 2019. The patches are amazing and can be reused for up to 1 year, although I’ve had mine for over 3 years. They are not cheap and for a pack of 10 adhesives for the patches, it’s $26. The initial 1 patch and 10 adhesives is $119. I don’t know how they work, but they block the pain signal from the pain to the brain. I hope your back heals soon and you have safe travels!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@debbiemeyer7666 I have never heard of those so thank you so much for sharing that with us! I’m definitely gonna be looking this up💕😊

[@anitasimmons3599]

I hope your back makes a full recovery. I used to have lower back pain, after being rear ended a couple of times in my work vehicles. I Fortunately did not have disk or bone issues and with physical therapy and watching out for sugars and gluten which cause me inflammation, I am pain free most of the time. That said I have backpacks that fit me really well and have really good frames, (Osprey woman specific) now in my mid 60s, I hope to be able to keep using backpacks for years to come. I use public transportation, buses and trains more than I fly so wheels can be a real pain. Packing light has always been my biggest strategy. Your videos are some of the best for cutting weight. In closing I will pray for you to make a full recovery. Thank you again for your videos.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@anitasimmons3599 thank you so much much and I have noticed the same thing that if I eat certain foods the inflammation makes the back pain and my knee pain much worse! It’s amazing how diet can really affect these types of things!

[@cametientaucoeur]

I use to pack my suitcase on bed. Empty most of it, wheel to car ( spinner) . Place it mostly empty into large SUV back & carry out & re pack in there. I like your rolling table method . Jeanne retired RN

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@cametientaucoeur I used to pack out of bed all the time too, but I was always reaching down and up into my suitcase, which always made my back hurt. This table allows me to not only raise the luggage up, but also to get around it and not have to reach out to the middle of my bed to pack it😊

[@silviatallarico7412]

Very good advice! Thank you so much, Eunice.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@silviatallarico7412 thank you 💕

[@secretariatgirl4249]

I feel your pain!!!I had back surgery (laminectomy) and I've had a weak left leg/bad foot ever since....over 20 years. Plus, at 73 I have aches and pains...plus two foot operations. So, it's a mess. However, as I prep for my first overseas trip since 1992 (!) I am working to strengthen my core. I have a 6.5 lb rollerboard softside BritBag (small, 21.5" tall) and am debating which of two international sized personal items bags (Cabinmax 1.7 lbs vs MyGreen (2.3 lbs). I will most likely have more "support/comfort" items than clothes, LOL. I have a little "heat/cold beads" thing I got as a freebie at a health fair years ago and it seems to heat nicely in a microwave. Also, Tiger Balm and/or the Zim's Maxi Freeze. BTW, VICKS Vaporub also will do the trick on a sore area needing warmth! Other than that, lots of praying! Oh, I finally decided on the wonderfully light Lie Se Zhe vest after sending the 33000Ft and a couple of Gihuo vests back...the Gihuo vests were heavy and too long! The 33000Ft was too heavy/warmish for me and the inner pockets had no closures. The LSZ vest is fantastic! It has 2 inside zip pockets, and on the outside, 2 zipped handwarmer pockets and a bunch of velcro pockets which help keep it very light.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@secretariatgirl4249 thank you so much for sharing your story and for sharing that vest with us! I’m definitely gonna have to look that one up💕😊

[@secretariatgirl4249]

@@TheoryofSimple I have to put up the video review I did on Amazon. I actually washed it by hand as per the instructions and it dried in a few hours in my hot garage....and it came out perfectly!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@secretariatgirl4249 i could not find it on Amazon. I will keep looking.

[@k3ttt]

I finally quit carrying a backpack and now use a small rolling carryon that is similar in size and I am sold on that!! Saves my back - especially when maneuvering airports!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@k3ttt it’s a game changer!💕 what I love about it is you can carry it in your hand. You can roll it by itself or you can stack it on other luggage so it’s very versatile.😊

[@marikooro5475]

Great topic! I don’t have anything special that I pack for my back, but I do prepare for travel by scheduling a chiropractic adjustment as close to my departure date as possible and staying consistent with back and core exercises leading up to and during my trip. I don’t tend to reach for it, but I will keep ibuprofen and maybe a muscle relaxer in my personal item. I will try to stretch during a layover, as well as before getting on the plane and after getting off. I’m sure I look kind of silly, but I’ll never see those strangers again and it helps loosen up stiff hip and back muscles. Back pain really impacts every movement as well as just being seated for a while. I hope you find relief soon!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@marikooro5475 love the idea of going to your chiropractor to make sure you’re adjusted before you go on your trip! I will be asking my doctor for some medication to take just in case I’m on my trip and something goes awry💕😊 thank you so much for sharing with us💕

[@marikooro5475]

@@TheoryofSimple You’re welcome. I believe the self care sets my back up for success during travel. I am going to try packing on a table that raises. What a great idea! I’m also always impressed at how many great ideas you have, especially with items that could have multiple functions. Actually, one you’ve mentioned in other videos: using a resealable silicone pouch as an ice or heat pack. That might provide some back relief. Better pack one of those too!

[@cherylbrash]

Did that white bag have wheels.? Thanks

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@marikooro5475 thank you so much and yes, I will have to do another video on what I pack for an aching back😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@cherylbrash yes, the white bag has two wheels only so it won’t spin, but it’ll still rule through the airport😊

[@Brody2477]

By the end of my last trip I was nearly in tears from my back pain from lugging my personal item bag around. Your suggestions are much appreciated.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Brody2477 so sorry you had to deal with such back pain, but I’m glad that you found some great solutions in my video! 🙏😊

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

As a petite senior, I check a bag and use a rolling personal item bag. No lifting for me!

[@sandynbtx6967]

Same for me. Also instead of a trolley sleeve, I like to use a j-hook. That’s what the flight crews use.

[@TheoryofSimple]

I think I’ve seen what they use and they generally have three pieces of luggage which baffles me that we’re only allowed two and they take three but one thing I worry about on hooks is things sliding off of the top piece of luggage so I’ll have to take a closer look and see if that would work for me without making it harder.

[@deborahcraighead7503]

I have a really bad back. I had to surgeries, I have a fused. It's fused all the way almost all the way what I find worked. The easiest is using a wheelchair to get through airports.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Oh wow! Happy you have found a way to keep traveling🙏😊

[@colleenc5008]

I'm so sorry about your back - I guessed I missed that in a recent video. I truly empathize - I suffered from a fractured vertebrae a couple years ago, and flew 2 months later. I have a small TravelPro spinner bag that weighs just 5 pounds. Someone helped me lift this into the overhead bin. I also pre-boarded. Tiger balm is a great product that takes little space and is helpful for a sore back. I'm so fortunate that my back healed completely, but I still try to pack as light as I can to protect it. Glad you're feeling better - pray that you have a complete recovery as well - we have so much still to do!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@colleenc5008 thank you so much and I’m feeling better since I started hydrotherapy and I will be flying in a couple of weeks so it’s good to hear that you had the same experience! Truly appreciate you sharing, and I’ll keep everyone posted as I go along!🙏💕😊

[@colleenc5008]

@@TheoryofSimple You're welcome. Best of luck on your next trip!

[@rimajaro]

I have a small Therm-a-Rest inflatable lumbar travel pillow I use for my lower back. I forgot to bring it with me on my last flight & I really missed it!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@rimajaro thanks for sharing!😊

[@stavana4875]

I would let the fracture heal completely b4 lifting or traveling. Back fractures can be recurring and more damage can take place where you can no longer walk or work permanently. My aunt had surgery in 2002 it took her out of Work permanently thank God she can still walk but that is time limited b4 pain sets in.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@stavana4875 thank you so so much and definitely listen to the advice of my doctors and therapists😊

[@clairedriscoll8628]

I am very lucky not to have a back problem but I do ensure before I travel that I stretch and practice lifting my cases for a couple of weeks beforehand. I know exactly what weight check in bag I can manage to get on and off the conveyor and I know what carry on weight I can lift up over my head and up and down staircases. On long haul flights I always take a tiny four-wheel roller case as personal item as sometimes you have to walk miles to and from the gates and carrying a backpack or any other type of bag it's just too heavy. Thanks as always for your wonderful tips and tricks have learnt so much from you❤.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@clairedriscoll8628 you are very lucky indeed! I stretch every morning and every night and the one thing I will tell you is packing. My bag is always exacerbated back problems but now with this table, I have found a solution that will keep my back pain-free one I’m packing. Thanks so much for sharing with us.😊

[@michelleadams8309]

❤ oh Eunice, such a timely video for me as recently I've been suffering with back/disc issues & we are HOPING (fingers crossed) that I'll be well enough for our usual Feb Cozumel snorkeling trip. Thank you for the tips & I hope you're better soon. 😊 ❤ ✈

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you! I hope you get some therapy to help you navigate a bad back during your travel adventure!💕😊

[@SJ-db1lh]

Great ideas, thanks so much for sharing! You look like you are feeling better, you really had a full plate lately! Glad you are "back!" Stay safe and healthy! 💜🙏

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@SJ-db1lh thank you so much and yes, I’m really glad that July is over with at this point! 💕😊

[@demarisb4680]

LOL! Flying for me is a whole lotta prep. I’ve had four major back surgeries, a small one last month, and hopefully the last one this Sept. I have to wear a TENS machine and bring both a seat and back cushion. I also have a rechargeable heating pad to wear on my back. I wear a pain patch 24/7. I put my heavy stuff in my underseat roller and clothes only in my carry-on so it’s not too bad to lift.

[@TheoryofSimple]

My goodness! Thank you for sharing your tips to travel with a bad back! Good luck with the surgery in September!🙏💕

[@marywarren2739]

Eunice, great suggestions. I like to use an icy/hot patch on my back. It last about four hours and feels great on my back. I hope your back recovers soon. Stay well.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@marywarren2739 great suggestion, and thank you so much for sharing that with us😊

[@stephaniemonteilh3240]

I have chronic back and bilateral knee pain. I wear Clark's Ashland loafers. They're as comfortable as sneakers, but look much better, great support.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@stephaniemonteilh3240 oh those sound wonderful! I always like something that doesn’t look like a sneaker so when you need to dress it up a bit you can it still be comfortable! Thank you so much for sharing that with us💕😊

[@lauriemarsh6600]

I tried the the Kroser on a trip to Buenos Aires on a United flight. My seat was the middle seat and it had the battery under the seat and it wouldn’t fit. I was surprised as the dimensions were accurate based on United ‘s website! Get well soon!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Yes, certain seats will have an issue with about any bag because of something under the seat. I once flew and the seat in front of me had the floatation device hanging and I could not put anything under the seat!

[@mariebrown9415]

I recently returned from A 14 day trip to Paris Olympics and Provence . I purchased the Krosser 2 wheeler after seeing on of your videos but used it for first time . I have herniated peer discs and can only use a small back pack that holds a sweater and a few snacks. The Krosser did fit under my United Economy seat and in one case when the larger overhead bins were full it fit intox one of the smaller end bins that will not hold a carry on. The rolling spared my back. It rolled smoothly onto metro, onto local French trains, up/ down escalators and in one case I had to roll : carry it up metro steps . It holds a lot but every space is functional. A tsa lock fits through an opening in thé zip tabs. I spare my back by also booking the lower seating on decker trains and for little more nook First class trains for wider seats and costs only a small amount more over 2nd class but helps the back. For me rolling was the key.

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Kroser roller! I live that little bag! Great that you did so much traveling with it! So Haley it worked for you! Again, rush you got sharing🙏💕😊

[@gaillittle1700]

I have a luggage rack like you find at the hotel. It helps my back to pack. I keep my personal item light. I have both shoulders, neck and back issues. I hope you feel better.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@gaillittle1700 thank you. Unfortunately, luggage racks are still too low, and I find myself leveraging my upper body over the suitcase. This table that I’m using allows me to bring it to any height that reasonable for me to work with.😊

[@noemimatias3729]

Hey Eunice, Thanks for all the great tips. I suffer from daily backaches and will be traveling in a few months so this was just the video that I needed. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼 Wishing you a speedy recovery.❤

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@noemimatias3729 thank you so much and I’m so glad you got some ideas from this video to help protect your back😊💕

[@ekdaufin1485]

Great suggestions. Shorter people have a real advantage in the leg room area.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@ekdaufin1485 definitely! I have watched some tall people travel, and I honestly feel so bad for them!

[@wandrousvindella716]

TENS unit is what we carry. First for my husband (back) & occasionally for my shoulder. Beautiful as always, even while in pain ~ SONshine !

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@wandrousvindella716 thank you so much, Wanda! My sister-in-law uses one of those and she has great success with it😊

[@janeshiota1005]

Great ideas esp for seniors and back injury prevention. I now always travel with Salon Pas pads, a mini hot water bottle, and fillable ice bag as long treks through airports and long flights are back killers. And seems I am making my carryon lighter every flight to lift into bin even if it means checking a bag.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@janeshiota1005 great suggestions and yes as much as I like doing carry-on only for now I’ll have to be checking my bags💕 thank you so much for sharing🙏

[@susandobbis]

i too have a fragile back at 77. I'm 5'2" and my feet hardly ever touch the floor sufficiently to support my lower back I use the airline pillow for lower back support. I use a product containing Devil's Claw cream when inflammation due to injury occurs. It's non-toxic and very soothing almost immediately. Thanks for all your practical tips. I hope this one helps you. Bon voyages!

[@TheoryofSimple]

Thank you for sharing your hacks with a bad back with us! Bon voyage! 💕😊

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

I also struggle with back pain, so I find putting my carry-on luggage almost impossible. Plus I'm short. I'm going to a wedding in ID this week and I'll probably have to pack my check-in luggage because there is hiking and swimming involved, dressy clothes, and it gets cold at night so I'll need sweaters and jacket. 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@cynthiaslebodnik6945 yes, I find that it’s gonna be easier to just check my luggage and two smaller bags and pay for the extra if I need to, but it’ll save my back! I hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding in Idaho and enjoy that beautiful state! 💕😊

[@jenharvey8360]

I really sympathize with your pain. Travelling with a bad back can be really tough! I was living and teaching in Japan when I went to Indonesia on holiday and was beaten and robbed by a long distance taxi driver. I ended up wearing a back brace for the next 3 years. One thing that was a pain, I was always taken in for secondary screening at the airport when I travelled. But it did help with the back. I find the type of shoes I wear is critical when my back is hurting. No heels at all, and really good arch support. When I am traveling, I will bring a wheeled personal item and a larger wheeled carry on, but I will listen for the inevitable announcement telling us the flight is very full (it always is, if a Canadian flight has more than a few empty seats these days, they cancel the flight) and offering free checked bag gate checking. I take advantage of that so I only have to wrangle the personal item bag at my seat. I do not do all my packing in one go, so it doesn't strain my back too much. The toiletry kit and flight comfort kit are always packed, and clothes are in packing cubes, so I can just pull out the correct ones and spend a short time playing tetris with the cubes in my case. One thing that is very important for me is to keep changing positions frequently, spending a long time in one position is the worst thing for back pain. I hope you feel better very soon!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@jenharvey8360 wow, or incredible story of your back injury journey! I’m so sorry that that happened to you and that was your experience while traveling. All your ideas are wonderful hacks, and things that I also implement when traveling with a bad back.. I’ll have to do more extensive video on things that I wear things that help me during my travel adventures💕😊

[@rosidaffodil5329]

Thank you so much for your videos and all the work you put into them. Can you show us how you pack the 20" lightweight carry on luggage spinner wheels? I would like to see what actually fits in there before I buy it. Thank you.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@rosidaffodil5329 hi and thank you so much! Here’s a video you might like where I show you what I pack in a smaller carry-on bag. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX22YaB_p5qrrtksi=AC4lDEUsM9fyhsro

[@Mekhinya]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm looking for tips for road trip travel with chronic back pain. A brace is something I'm planning to get soon! I hope you feel better 😊

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Mekhinya thank you and you’re very welcome! I just know every time that I go on a trip my back end up killing me the night before from bending over the bed packing! And now that I have this fractured vertebrae in my back, I have to be very careful so I’m so happy that these hacks are gonna help both of us💕😊

[@Mekhinya]

@@TheoryofSimple Yes, me too 🥰My back went out 2 days before a 7 day cruise. I ended up using a cane for several days of the cruise - I was determined to go. I think mine came from a lot of bending and twisting while packing.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Mekhinya oh! So sorry you had that experience! I think packing a suitcase is one of the most stressful things we do to our back!

[@marybrady6934]

So sorry and hope u r better soon. I am fortunate that I..so far do not have back issues, but my husband does...so I have an idea. Hugs

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@marybrady6934 thank you so much and I hope these tips help your husband with his packing and back issues😊

[@cherylbrash]

Thank you ! This showed up at exactly the right time.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@cherylbrash you are very welcome😊

[@Kittycats26]

I’m sorry to hear you have back issues. I’ve suffered all my adult life and can sympathise. I had an operation on discs and vertebrae. Just some ideas from me - I use my ironing board to pack on. I’m in the UK and always have Volterol (or a generic supermarket version) gel in my first aid. I believe its voltaren in the US. It really helps to keep you moving. If using a rucksack, one with a waist strap takes a lot of the weight and saves the shoulders (as you show though, a good wheelie trolley is better.). I had a back belt but have put on tummy weight, I must get another. Sitting for long periods is the worst for backs. Move around and get up for a walk as much as possible. Really good walking shoes/trainers with arch support help from the ground up as well, helping to provide some shock absorbency. Safe travels!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Kittycats26 thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. What a brilliant idea unusually the ironing board.❤️ that’s a genius hack!

[@kelseymcquaid3585]

I swear by volterol, I haven’t found a backpack or roller case that fits Ryan Air (Irish airline)underseat requirements - they are very small dimensions.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@kelseymcquaid3585 this video shows a bag I that will fit Ryan Air. You just have to make sure you don’t pack a completely full. It’s a soft bag so it will conform to the sizers.😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWyl5yaqcRqisUsi=eRIVJNUG0FW9LbKh

[@beaparmley6016]

Perfect timing for this video! What type of back brace are you wearing?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@beaparmley6016 here is a link to the one I am using amzn.to/4dB5NoU

[@beaparmley6016]

@@TheoryofSimple Thank you!!!🤗

[@chrisrits]

I’m sorry about the back injury! Those seem really scary. My friend recently received news that they need surgery on their back and this video has given me some ideas for an EDC bag.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@chrisrits I hope your friend has a successful surgery and these ideas allow your friend to travel safely with an injured back😊

[@stavana4875]

Life is impacted once you fracture any bone in your body, spinal fractures are serious & the worse. If you won't take the time to heal, and change habits, it's gonna be detrimental. Braces weaken muscles, you can't depend on it fully. Got to lose body weight to get pressure off your back. I mentioned previously a spine fracture can be recurring. In fact, once a spine fracture takes place more areas can fracture. I say heal up completely & take time off from traveling to heal.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@stavana4875 yes good advice and I’m definitely listening to my doctors and therapist to let me know what is best for me to heal and hopefully prevent further damage😊

[@Thatlakelife]

I have lived with chronic back pain for years and one of the best things that help comes from the Dollar Tree! It’s an Absorbine Jr. back patch XL. It really does ease the pain and loosen tight muscles. If you try it, I hope they help you too!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Thatlakelife thank you so much for sharing that with us! I’m gonna have to go look for that now😊💕

[@cindischaablivingartnpixie2251]

What is the back brace you chose?!

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@cindischaablivingartnpixie2251 this is the one I’m currently using amzn.to/3SO6G5v

[@estiefranks6468]

What lifting table are you using?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@estiefranks6468 it is linked in the video description 😊

[@patricianatkin7584]

My back is fine, but use a mobility scooter and an arm that is permanently broken… any suggestions? I have a pout given upon travel .

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@patricianatkin7584 are you ambulatory or always on the scooter?

[@Galen-864]

My chiropractor is my best friend 😀

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@Galen-864 💕😊

[@ekdaufin1485]

Link for the table please?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@ekdaufin1485 table link is in the video description!😊

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Can you get through security with the brace?

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644 you can get through security with it, but you will be prone to an additional patdown inspection and maybe asked to remove it and put it back on. Each TSA agent is different by airport and region so you would need to be prepared for those scenarios.😊

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

@@TheoryofSimple Thank you for the good reply. I was just curious, as you are very thorough.

[@mamanothing9506]

Does anyone have anything they use for your bad back for sitting in the airplane seat??

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@mamanothing9506 I sometimes take a towel that I travel with and roll it up and put it in the lower part of my back to give me some support💕😊

[@lesleeallen5965]

I bring an empty ice bag and have the flight attendant fill it when needed.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@lesleeallen5965 oh that’s a great idea! I always have my silicone dasher bag with my immersion heater in it so I’ll have them put ice in that next time! Thank you so much for sharing💕😊🙏

[@ekdaufin1485]

This is great and try Healing Back Pain (without surgery, drugs of special exercises) by John E. Sarno, MD (RIP). Repressed anger and anxiety is the cause of the pain and 32 other syndromes. It saved me years ago and whenever I have a significant setback. Peace and Freeform from pain for all good people who act for the highest good.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@ekdaufin1485 thank you so much for sharing that with us!😊💕

[@lynn9018]

@ekdaufin1485 yes I agree. I have done different healing methodologies & Body code helped me with my back pain, it’s not always one & done but I had terrible back spasms that have gone away. I used frequency healing also. I also used naturopathic supplements. I never had to get on any heavy painkillers for which I am grateful. There are several books that explain the emotional connection to pain in the body. Louise Hay had a couple.

[@TheoryofSimple]

@@lynn9018 thanks. Although I agree with you, this pain/ fracture was caused by a fall. It will need time to mend.

[@cametientaucoeur]

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[@Thatlakelife]

I have lived with chronic back pain for years and one of the best things that help comes from the Dollar Tree! It’s an Absorbine Jr. back patch XL. It really does ease the pain and loosen tight muscles. If you try it, I hope they help you too!