New Car Seat Causing Back Pain

The way you re sitting while driving is secretly causing you back and neck problems drivers are being warned about the potential negative effects their car s seat is having on their back and neck.

New car seat causing back pain. If your seat s still too low at its highest or it s uncomfortable sit on a cushion. But rather than blaming car makers for making. So my hips fall back in to the seat. Low back pain can make for an agonizing driving experience.

If you have lower back pain you may dread driving in the car even for shorter durations because it becomes uncomfortable fast you try to stretch it out but space is limited. Fortunately certain vehicle features can help minimize discomfort. I have a new car mazda 6 and although the seat is fairly good it does not allow front to be raised. I don t think it s lack of support as i ve tried all sorts to change that so i m wondering if it s the higher seat base cause my legs to be in a different position.

The seat back should be angled back to the same degree that your spine arches back as it ascends out of your lumbar hollow in a sense this allows the back at high waist level to rest on the back support. Sport seats are close. This article about eliminating lower back pain was w ritten by gary guerriero physical therapist at u s. If you are lucky enough to have an inflatable protuberance in the seat back you should make it as fully inflated as comfortably possible as well as angling the back of the seat back.

You can also place a rolled up blanket towel or t shirt behind your lower back if your car seat doesn t have lower back support. After 20mins i start feeling sore and butt pain kicks in. Seat type and position. If you have back pain avoid sport seats says dr.

New car lower back pain. Your legs could fall asleep swell or be difficult to maneuver between the gas and brake pedal. Michael mizhiritsky a physiatrist and attending physician at lenox hill hospital in new york. If your seat is too low your legs and lower back are propping you up creating pressure points that cause pain.

How best to adjust your car seat for lower back pain relief. If your seat is too high blood flow is restricted in your lower legs from the pressure on your thighs. F our out of five people suffer from lower back pain. And while cars might not be the primary cause they certainly aggravate the problem.