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A simple tennis ball could be the key to increasing your comfort on a long flight.

IF YOU struggle with flying, then perhaps you should try popping a tennis ball in your hand luggage next time you go away.

They may not exactly come to mind when you think about travel essentials, but there’s a good reason why tennis balls can be the perfect solution to your in-flight discomfort, reports The Sun.

The Daily Starreports that the tennis accessories are great for dealing with the negative side-effects of flying, including tight muscles and joint pain.

Instead of disturbing your fellow passengers by massaging your pains with your hands, tennis balls are perfect for working out knots in hard-to-reach places.

There are a lot of ways you can hurt your back on a long flight.Source:istock

Simply apply the ball to wherever feels sore, and add pressure to massage away the aches and pains of longer flights.

By popping one on the floor, you can work out any pain in your feet, or slip one between yourself and the seat to deal with pains in your back.

This technique even comes with a seal of approval from the orthopedic professionals.

Surgeon Ali Ghoz from the London Orthopedic Clinic told the Star: “By taking a tennis ball or a massager on the plane this will help increase circulation.

“Make sure you sit comfortably in your chair — no slouching.”

Other ways you can deal with the aches and pains of flying include taking regular walks up and down the cabin.

Also, make sure to drink plenty of water in order to keep your muscles hydrated.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.