1. Adjust your seat so it is at about 10 – 20 degrees back from vertical. Sitting with the seat upright can be a little uncomfortable at first. Luckily, it should get much more comfortable with time.
2. Move the seat so that your feet can easily reach the pedals, your knees must be bent to a comfortable position. You should also be close enough to the steering wheel to place both hands on the wheel with your elbows slightly bent. No more leaning back and driving with one hand! If you find you are stretching, try adjusting the height of your seat, ensuring you can also touch the controls and have good, all-round vision.
3. Make sure you take the time to get out of your car and take a gentle walk around to get the muscles, joints, discs and nerves moving. So, instead of driving for hours straight, make a few stops. Driving for long periods will not only make you less likely to practice good posture, but it can get uncomfortable even if practicing absolutely perfect posture.
4. Many people with existing lower back problems find that an automatic gearbox helps them as less strain is placed on the spine and pelvis.
5. Don’t use your car as an office! Using your laptop on your knee places a great deal of stress on your lower back, in particular your neck and also encourages bad posture.
6. If you are still struggling, it may be time to purchase an additional back support. There are many different products that drivers can purchase to support their lumbar curve when driving. Dynaspine is one such product! The Dynaspine Back Support for driving will ensure that the lumbar curve remains in a natural position, instead of becoming strained. This is accomplished with the help of the two flexible back support plates. They are built on a special spring mechanism that allows them to move with your back as you sit in different positions, e.g. changing gear or turning to look out of your side window. Dynaspine is the ideal product for back pain relief when driving. It is also lightweight and comes with a free carry case so you can take it where ever you go; to the office, on an airplane, to your home, etc.
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