08/20/2025
Long weekend have you packing up the car? 🚙
If you're planning a road trip, check out these easy tips to ease back pain while driving to keep your trip fun and comfortable:
👉 USE A LUMBAR SUPPORT – A lumbar support, which is essentially a cushion for your lower back, can go a long way in preventing pain. You can purchase one specifically made for driving or it can be as easy as using an old couch pillow or a rolled up towel.
👉 MOVE YOUR SEAT FORWARD – Getting as close as you can to the steering wheel, without it being uncomfortable, is the optimal driving distance to prevent back pain. This way you aren’t slouching and also not straining yourself to reach the pedals. ✅
👉 ADJUST YOUR HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL - With the invention of airbags, research has found that your hands should be at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. This allows you to rest your elbows on the armrests, which can help ease pain, especially in the upper back. 🚗
👉 STRETCH – Stretching it out, before hopping in the car is a great way to prevent driving related pains from creeping up. Getting out and stretching every half-hour or so will alleviate some of your pain if you can spare the time or if you know you’re going to be in your car for a long time throughout the day. ⌚
You can always see one of our Chiropractors if you are still unsure about how to prevent and alleviate back pain. Chiropractors are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system (the body’s bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, joints and connective tissue).
Our Chiropractors will first assess your back's current condition and then develop an individual treatment plan for you to help ease your pain.
📞 519-662-4441
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