Backpacking Without Back Pain

Lake Tahoe is teeming with some of the world's most beautiful vistas. 

Here are a few tips on how to save your back while enjoying your time in nature.

For an in-depth look at ways to prevent injury while backpacking, check out our tutorial "Hiker's Help"

The "Professional Sitter"

I sit for a living. Granted I also type, scan, copy, answer the phone, I still do all these activities sitting. There are many opinions out there regarding sitting: how it is worse for your body than smoking, how it leads to multiple ailments. But if sitting is done in a way that doesn't compromise your body, it can be down without harm.

The Commuter's Dilemma

The Deluxe Back

Regardless of whether we are professional drivers or are errand-drivers, the standard seats in many cars compromise our body. If we are feeling fatigued or have pain after commuting, it's usually because of the shape of the car seat we're in. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's how to build an ergonomic car set to ease discomfort and lessen fatigue.

1. Consider your head space and height. 

2. Lumbar support?

3. Hit the road!

Do you commute frequently and need more information on how to take care of your body? Take the Commuter Self-Care Tutorial with Judith Aston.