5.Phone or Email Ahead
Airlines, hotels, and cruise ships want to please you. Contact them ahead of time and ask about elevator access, bellhops, accessible bathrooms, and more. Be specific about what you need and what might help. If you have the option, go for a hotel that has a heated pool, hot tub, or sauna to ease your pain after a long day.
6.Ask for a Wheelchair
Even if you don’t usually need one, consider it. Airports are filled with snaking lines and long walks, which can be a recipe for back pain. You can reserve one when you buy your ticket or just ask for one at the airport. Either way, give yourself extra time. It could take a while for the airline to line up a chair and someone to push it. The service is free, but the attendants appreciate tips.
