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From disinfectant to hands to a pillow for the neck, there are many articles recommended to take them with us, especially when we fly by plane.
But there is a less common object that you may not know is advisable to have it in your hand luggage, especially if it is a long flight: a tennis ball.
The spherical object used on the lands where white sport is practiced can be useful during the trip in several surprising ways, writes the Daily Mail.
Small and easy to put in a backpack, a tennis ball can be used to improve circulation and reduce pain and rigidity.
The mere rolling of a tennis ball along the body has the same effect as a massage. The technique can help increase blood flow and relax any unpleasant muscle tension.
It can be used by applying light pressure and running on the body up and down, on thighs, ankles, legs, shoulders and wrists.
Also, experts warn us not to stand foot during the flight to avoid back pain.
“The crossing of the legs during a flight may seem harmless, but it is actually one of the worst things you can do for your health during your journey. It can lead to back pain and joints and, worse, can restrict blood flow to the feet, increasing the risk of developing deep venous thrombosis,” Direct solutions.
Other articles that need to be in the hand luggage include essential products, such as prescribed medicines and electronic devices.
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