Tools & Guides for chronic pain travel
A small library of free, clinician-designed helpers for travel with chronic pain, fatigue or invisible illness. If you want one structured starting point, use Trip Fit Check & Starter Kit. If you prefer to browse, pick from the tools below.
Not sure where to start? Choose one of these in under a minute.
I have a real trip coming up
Use this if dates are real, tickets may be booked, and your body feels like the wild card.
Start Trip Fit Check & Starter KitI’m still deciding if I should go
Use this if you’re torn between “say yes” and “this might be too much”.
Open the Decision ToolI’m going & I just need helpers
Use this if the trip is happening and you want practical tools to shape days, risks and logistics.
Browse free toolsBrowse free tools (optional)
These tools are there if you like tinkering with the details. If that feels like too much, it’s completely fine to skip straight to Trip Fit Check & Starter Kit instead.
Filters & search (for when your brain can handle it)
You can ignore this if you’re tired. It’s here for days when you want to fine-tune or come back later.
Decide if this trip is right
Use these when you’re weighing “go, adjust or postpone” and want clearer reasons, not just feelings.
Chronic Pain Travel Decision-Making Tool
Five-step aid to weigh motivations, benefits and risks, then build a simple action plan.
Open toolTravel Risk Calculator
Make invisible hazards visible: distance, standing, heat, noise and crowding—before you say yes.
Open toolTravel Anxiety & Catastrophizing Scale (TACS)
Short screen to see how loud your worry brain is, plus calmer ways to hold that anxiety.
Open toolPlan how the trip will run
Use these when the trip is likely to happen, and you want your days to match your body, not just the itinerary.
Dynamic Travel Planner
Adaptive itinerary helper that respects energy, pain, mood, accessibility and weather.
Open toolChronic Pain Priority Selector
Decide which pain-management needs this specific trip must honour, so you’re not trying to fix everything at once.
Open toolBody-Friendly Stay Checker – Lite
Turn hotel or Airbnb listing details into traffic-light body-fit risks for bed, bathroom, access, noise and temperature.
Open toolHandle admin & known trouble spots
Use these when you’re sorting the less glamorous parts: rules, weather and flare patterns.
Medication Restriction Checker
Research medication restrictions for your route and destination before you pack and fly.
Open toolDestination Climate Info Finder
See heat and cold patterns so you can plan exposure windows and buffer days.
Open toolPain Flare-Up Preemptive Tool
Look at your flare patterns and build targeted, pre-agreed moves to reduce the chances of a blow-up.
Open toolFAQs
Are all these tools free to use?
Yes, these tools are free. Paid products like Trip Fit Check & Starter Kit add deeper, trip-specific structure and templates.
Do you store my health data?
By default, your inputs stay on your device. Syncing or sharing is always opt-in.
Is this medical advice?
No. These are educational planning aids. Please talk to your clinician for medical advice, travel clearance and dosing decisions.
Do they work on mobile?
Yes. Everything is mobile-first and works on modern browsers.
Which tool should I start with if I’m unsure?
If you want one structured product, start with Trip Fit Check & Starter Kit. If you prefer free tools, try the Travel Decision-Making Tool plus the Travel Risk Calculator.
How do I reduce airport walking and standing?
Use the Dynamic Travel Planner plus Travel Risk Calculator. Plan step-free routes, add seating windows, and request assistance early.
What if my meds are controlled?
Run the Medication Restriction Checker, then pack scripts and letters. Build a copy for each checkpoint and follow guidance from your own clinicians.