{"id":958,"date":"2017-05-22T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chirocure.com.au\/blog\/advice-on-driving-position-avoid-back-and-neck-pain\/"},"modified":"2017-05-22T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T12:00:00","slug":"advice-on-driving-position-avoid-back-and-neck-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chirocure.com.au\/blog\/advice-on-driving-position-avoid-back-and-neck-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice on Driving Position \u2013 Avoid back and neck pain"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether it\u2019s the daily commute to work or an extended road trip, when the kilometres start to accumulate, there is added stress on the neck and the upper and lower back. <\/p>\n

Leg Room<\/font><\/strong><\/u>
Adjusting the position of your legs is vital in avoiding deep vein thrombosis. Don\u2019t stay in cramped positions for long periods of time. Utilise service stations to walk around and stretch out.<\/p>\n

While driving:<\/em>
\u2022 You should be able to operate the pedals without your legs being scrunched up or your back coming away from the seat, pushing the pedals all the way down using just your foot with your thigh relaxed.
\u2022 Your knees should be very slightly bent and you should feel no discomfort when bringing your foot upwards.
\u2022 Your legs and pelvis should be able to shift and move position to relieve pressure points and keep blood circulating without detracting from your driving.<\/p>\n

Your Seat<\/font><\/strong><\/u>
One area of your seat adjustment that is regularly overlooked is the tilt of your seat. <\/font>Adjusting the driver\u2019s seat to the perfect position can enhance both the comfort and effectiveness of your driving. Luckily the car companies have done most of the hard work for you but there are still many people who don\u2019t know how to properly adapt their seat to suit their height or length.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adjusting the driving position makes life much more comfortable:<\/em>
\u2022 Tilt the seat so that your bottom and thighs are supported equally. You don\u2019t want pressure points at the end of the seat and your thighs should extend past the seat so the backs of your knees are not making contact.
\u2022 Recline your seat up to a 100-110 degree angle to support the upper body and take away pressure from the muscles, joints and discs in your lower back.
\u2022 The height of your seat is very important to the comfort of your driving. Your hips and knees should be the same level and you should have a good view out of the front window without your knees touching the steering wheel.
\u2022 To minimise the strain on your neck and upper back, adjust your steering wheel so that your elbows do not reach too far forward.
You should vary the positions you drive and how you grip the steering wheel regularly to change the stressors on certain parts of your neck and back.
 
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Your Mirrors<\/font><\/strong><\/u>
Be sure to stay in a safe driving position and alter your mirrors each time you adjust your seat.<\/font><\/div>\n

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Whether it\u2019s the daily commute to work or an extended road trip, when the kilometres start to accumulate, there is added stress on the neck and the upper and lower back.  Leg RoomAdjusting the position of your legs is vital in avoiding deep vein thrombosis. Don\u2019t stay in cramped positions for long periods of time. Utilise service stations to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":858,"url":"https:\/\/chirocure.com.au\/blog\/neck-and-back-pain-and-how-osteo-can-help\/","url_meta":{"origin":958,"position":0},"title":"Neck and back pain and how Osteopathy treatment can help.","date":"5 October 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Why do I have neck and back pain??\u00a0 And how can osteopathy help with this... 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