How to prevent back pain when driving.
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How many people need a car back support ?
Studies of professional car drivers have revealed that 50% suffer with back pain at any given time. This high number has been found true amongst many leisure drivers who also experience back pain when in the car, particularly on long journeys.
This site aims to help individual drivers manage their pain when driving and look at the car back support options currently available on the market.
What causes car back pain ?
There are essentially three factors that may contribute to back pain in the car.
1. Sitting posture.
Unlike sitting in a chair at home, when seated in a car there are other pressures being exerted on the body such as the motion of the car, using the foot pedals and turning. These factors can contribute to increased pressure on the cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions of the back.
2. Vibrations from the car.
The lower back can be effected from the vibrations of the car engine which causes higher spinal loading (compression). This can lead to an increased chance of back pain.
3. The length of time spent in the car
Driving long journeys, either for work of pleasure reasons means sitting in the same position for long periods of time. Out of the car, if a sitting position feels uncomfortable we can get up and move about, but not so easily when driving. This means that the pressure being exerted on the back remains so for extended periods of time, thus causing addional pressure and pain
What can you do to prevent back pain in the car?
Remind yourself to to take regular breaks on a journey - the Highway Code recommends taking a break as often as every 15 minutes and although this might not be practical, try to take breaks more frequently than normal. When you do take a break it is important that you actually get out of the car as this will mean you have to change position.
Maintaining the correct posture when driving is essential and having the correct car back support is a sure step to achieving this goal. By sitting incorrectly pressure is exerted on the spine which over time can become painful. There are a range of back supports on the market so be sure to do your research and find the one that meets your needs.
Know your car settings well, and adjust them to find the absolute best sitting position for you. By spending a little time adjusting the height of the seat or the angle of the chair may well help you to maintain a better seating position and so reduce the amount of back pain you have to endure.
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