Citiliner How to aid back pain on a trip.

 

As with all types of pain, back pain is commonly caused by constant stress. This becomes a problem when we commute, and since we have recently started communing much further on average, it seems that the tension levels will begin rising steadily again as we go on. To avoid painful situations and back or neck problems, there are a few minor steps you can take to ensure that you are both as relaxed and as ergonomically supported as possible.

 

Firstly, if your seat is not comfortable enough for going the distance, see if using a seat cushion or lumbar support helps. You can also support your lumbar region by rolling up a towel or a similar material based object to the thickness of your forearm and tucking it into the space where the small of your back meets the seat.

 

The tension of driving in rush hour traffic sends your shoulders toward your ears. To combat this, roll your shoulders, loosen your grip on the wheel and spread out your fingers. Since most people hold tension in their neck and back, keep yours relaxed by stretching your neck from side to side when you’re safely stopped. Take advantage of sitting at a red light by doing shoulder shrugs and rolls, changing your sitting position, and stretching a bit.

 

Make it a habit to use your headrest rather than craning your head forward to focus on the road.

 

Give yourself at least five minutes of additional time before leaving the house to relieve some of the stress associated with commuting so if there is a delay you won’t feel the pressure or concern of being late.

 

Finally, before you begin your commute, take a few minutes to stretch and eliminate any stiffness in your arms, legs and torso. If you’ve had a stressful ride, stretch again and take a few deep breathes to get “centered” before starting your work day.

Citiliner Facebook App

 

 

 

Since most people use Facebook on almost a daily basis now, being able to book tickets and buy products straight from a Facebook page is something that helps tremendously.

 

Citiliner South Africa now features a handy App on the Facebook home page that provides the client with any information they might possibly need. Once you have clicked on the Citiliner app icon (which is the last link to the right of your screen, just beneath the Citiliner cover photo), you will be able to choose from one of five tabs, including the Home button (that lets you fill out your information to sign up for special offers), the ‘Support’ tab, which lets you read through a list of FAQ’s regarding Citiliners products and services,  “Bookings’ which allows you to book your ticket straight from Facebook, the ‘Timetable’ which gives you detailed lists of departure and arrival times, and finally the ‘Specials’ page which gives you information on any special offers that are running at that particular moment.

 

Citiliner is one of the most successful and recognized semi luxury bus service companies in the world. Citiliner South Africa offers bus routes that range between provinces, cities and even countries. The biggest international bus routes offered by Citiliner include South Africa to Zimbabwe, as well as frequent trips between Johannesburg and various other cities in SA. 

 

For more information on Citiliner South Africa and the routes available from your city, visit the Citiliner South Africa website and find your area.

Dealing with Asthma Attacks on a bus

 

 

Asthma attacks are generally considered minor threats, if maintained properly, and are treated timeously and with the right medication or methods. However, there may come a point where, when stuck on a long bus journey, a passenger may suffer from an attack. This happens for a number of reasons, and at certain times, it cannot be helped. During a long bus journey, there are generally limited resources available to help the situation. This is why it is important to know how to treat it as effectively as possible (especially as a bus driver, who may be exposed to these situations at any time). The following are a few tips (adapted from the healthcare procedural manual for School bus drivers in Minnesota, USA:

 

• Remain calm and reassure the person

• Have them sit up and breathe evenly, breathing in through nose, and breathing out with pursed lips.

• If an asthma episode is suspected, give sips of room temperature water (if available).

• Elevate arms to shoulder level and provide support for the arms (back of seat).

• Notify the bus dispatcher.

• Give medication if ordered and available (most sufferers carry asthma inhalers with them).

 

Call emergency service personnel if:

 

▪ Lips are blue or nail beds are blue

▪ The person is having difficulty talking, walking or drinking

▪ “Quick relief” or “reliever” medication (inhaled reliever such

▪ as albuterol) is ineffective, unavailable, or used too recently to repeat.

▪ You see neck, throat, or chest retractions (Sucking in of the skin between

▪ There is nasal flaring when inhaling

 

Citiliner offers semi-luxury bus trips all over South Africa in stylish coaches, at some of the most affordable rates on the market. To find out more about how to book a trip, or for route and timetable information to any of Citiliner’s destinations, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, East London, Maputo and many more, visit the website or contact the 24 hour customer care line on 083 915 9000.