Spine Talk

Why Air Travel Can be Hazardous to Your Health Anyone who spends a lot of time on an airplane has a clear understanding of the concept of misery. Except for those lucky travelers who are in “first class,” the other 200 or so people spend the duration of the flight cramped, with little leg room, closely seated next to other passengers who are often grouchy due to their own lack of space! Dr. Michael Hisey http://texasback.com/doctors-profiles/doctor-hisey is a spine surgeon at Texas Back Institute and his work in the field makes him a highly-sought-after speaker for medical conventions all over the world. Because of this, Dr. Hisey has become somewhat of a “road warrior” and as such, is the ideal source for offering tips on avoiding the back pain which can result from hours and hours on an airplane. He has also had some quirky experiences that can only happen to a doctor on a plane. “Recently, I’ve had some long trips to Uganda and China,” he said. “I’ve also got a trip coming up to Singapore. See more at www