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If you drive frequently or for long distances, experiencing back pain is a possibility. As a driver, you shouldn’t take any pain medication that makes you drowsy or numbs your senses. These drug-free alternative techniques prevent and reduce pain safely but do not impair your ability to remain alert at the wheel. 

3 Tips to Help Motorists Avoid Back Pain

1. Support Your Lumbar Spine

Your lumbar spine, the five vertebrae called L1 through L5 of the lower back above the pelvis, needs good support while you drive. If your vehicle doesn’t have an inflatable lumbar seat function, use a cushion designed especially for support. Another option for comfort and support is rolling up a towel and positioning it between the seat back and your low back.

2. Adjust the Seat

back pain crossvilleAdjusting your seat’s back to an angle between 100 and 110 degrees enables you to sit correctly. Pull the seat up as close to the steering wheel as possible without feeling crowded. To help avoid pressure on the low back, make sure the seat maintains your back’s natural curve, supports your thighs, and keeps your knees lower than your hips.

3. Get Out Carefully

When driving long distances, take breaks frequently to walk and stretch. To protect your back, support it as you get out of the car or truck. Swivel your body and both legs around, so both feet hit the ground at the same time when you exit. Don’t step out with one leg while the other is still in the vehicle.

 

If you feel stress and anxiety due to back pain when driving, get therapeutic relief from the team at Newton Chiropractic Clinic. Located in Crossville, TN, these experienced chiropractic care providers offer personalized treatment for a variety of conditions, including back and neck pain from long-distance driving and auto accident injury. Taking a holistic approach to care, they work with you to alleviate your pain through chiropractic adjustments and lifestyle changes. Learn more about their skill and high quality of care by visiting them online and call (931) 707-7871 to schedule an appointment.

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