How to Protect Your Nerves from Miami to Latin America and the Caribbean.
Many of our patients split time between:
- Miami / South Florida and other parts of the USA.
- Countries in Central and South America (Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, etc.).
- Islands in the Caribbean.
Travel is a big part of life but long flights, airport lines, and road trips can be hard on people with neuropathy.
At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, we help patients plan so neuropathy doesn’t completely control when and how they travel.
How Travel Can Flare Neuropathy.
Common travel challenges include:
- Long periods of sitting on flights or in cars.
- Swelling in the feet and ankles.
- Limited movement in tight airplane aisles.
- Hard airport floors and long walks to gates.
- Changes in temperature and routine.
- Stress, poor sleep, and on-the-go meals.
These factors can lead to:
- Increased burning or tingling.
- Heavier legs and feet.
- More fatigue and irritability.
- Higher fall risk when rushing or carrying luggage.
Pre-Trip Planning: Setting Yourself Up for Success.
Before your trip:
- 📋 Have a neuropathy plan in place.
- Work with your providers at the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami to stabilize your symptoms as much as possible before major travel.
- 💊 Organize medications and supplements.
- Keep them in carry-on luggage, not checked bags.
- 👟 Choose travel-appropriate footwear.
- Supportive, protective shoes that slip on/off easily for security but stay secure when walking.
- 🧦 Consider compression socks (if appropriate).
- Talk to your doctor first, especially if you have vascular or cardiac issues.
During Flights and Long Drives
- ⏰ Move regularly.
- On planes: ankle pumps, toe curls, and standing/walking when safe.
- In cars: take breaks every 60-90 minutes to walk and stretch.
- 💧 Stay hydrated.
- Dehydration increases cramps and fatigue.
- 🦶 Protect your feet.
- Don’t go barefoot in planes, airports, or public bathrooms.
- Check your feet at the end of each day for hotspots or irritation.
- 🛏 Prioritize sleep as best you can.
- Use neck support, earplugs, or eye masks to improve rest during long flights.
Getting Care Across Borders.
Many patients:
- Start neuropathy treatment in Miami.
- Continue care at home in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, the Caribbean, or other U.S. states.
- Return to Miami periodically for re-evaluation and tuning of their plan.
The Dr. Alfonso Neuropathy Treatment Protocol at the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami is designed to:
- 🩸 Boost circulation and nerve function before and between trips.
- ⚡ Make nerves more resilient to stress from sitting, standing, and lifting luggage.
- 🌿 Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which often spike during travel.
- 🧠 Support metabolic stability, even when routines temporarily change.
We can also coordinate with your home providers to help you stay on track between visits.
Smart Travel Doesn’t Mean No Travel.
The goal is not to scare you into staying home it’s to give you a realistic, proactive plan so neuropathy doesn’t steal your ability to see family, do business, or enjoy life in different places.
You Can Still See the World Just Travel Like Someone Who Values Their Nerves.
With planning, nerve-focused treatment, and some simple adjustments, travel can remain a big, enjoyable part of your life even with neuropathy.
👉 Plan your neuropathy care around your travel life not the other way around: Call 305-274-7475 or visit the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, 8585 Sunset Drive, Suite 104, Miami, FL 33143.
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Sincerely Yours for Health,
Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
8585 Sunset Drive,
STE 104
Miami, FL 33143
Ph: 305-275.7475
www.neuropathyreliefmia