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A fitness trainer and back pain specialist has revealed a simple and inexpensive way to relieve back pain during long plane journeys.
Cramped economy class seats are rarely good for posture, but there are ways to minimize the effect they have on your spine.
A cheap method involving two tennis balls and a sock was revealed by Laura Coleman on Instagram.
The trainer, who specializes in back pain relief and physical recovery, told her followers to put the tennis balls in the sock first before using the makeshift device to ease the tension.
“Take two tennis balls, put them in a sock. Take that sock and put it in the middle of your back. It doesn’t matter where, put it anywhere from the bottom of your shoulder blades to the top of your hips. It helps to release the middle part of the back which becomes very tense if you are stuck in the seat, especially on a long journey and especially on the plane”
The advice was well received by Laura’s followers, with her receiving over 37,000 likes.
“Did this on the 18 hour flight – totally recommend,” someone commented on her page. Another said: “I did this. It also helps with sciatica.” A third added: “I love this! It helps a lot.”
