Any suggestions for traveling with lower back problems? i'm taking a long flight this weekend. i know pack light, rolling bags, stay active. others?

Some remedies: Here a few things which usually help: 1. Get up often and walk the aisles (sitting still increases biomechanical stress on the interspinal discs) 2. Wear a lumbar brace (low profile lumbar support) 3. Drink one or two beers - the hops is a natural muscle relaxer and the alcohol helps with the pain 4. Have your doctor prescribe a few pills of 5mg valium to take when pain/cramping gets really bad.

Back pain: Try to get up in the plane every 30-45 mins and stretch... Squat down and hug your knees to stretch the back, and do not forget hamstrings... Maybe take some tylenol (acetaminophen) es or Ibuprofen if you can tolerate them prior to boarding even... Darn those small seats! best of luck!