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Many of you may be traveling over the Labor Day weekend. Here is some news about the effects of driving:
We are all different and everyone varies in terms of size, weight and shape. The length of our arms and legs and the natural curves of the spine are unique to each individual.
We need to ensure, therefore, that our cars seats are adjusted to suit our own particular requirements. It is important that you look after your back in every aspect of your driving. Both the driver and the passenger can stiffen up in a car during a long trip. While sitting for a long time in a fixed position it is extremely important for the passenger to alter his/her position from time to time and sit with knees bent and thighs level. Moving regularly avoiding sitting with legs crossed allows one to be most comfortable.
For drivers and passengers it is good to stop regularly, especially if feeling tired. A good stretch, ideally once every few hours, bringing your knees right up to your chest gives the whole of the body a bit of a wake up.
After driving the car a while, look down to check the position of your right leg. Is it elevated above the level of the left leg or has it rotated towards the edge of the ease? Is the right foot in line with the thigh correct position or has it had to move across towards the middle of the car?
A wedge shape cushion is a way of ensuring that the pelvis is higher than the knees allowing the back to be in a more relaxed position.
Adjust the car seats to suit your posture, and always make sure you keep the seat fairly upright.
Adjust the headrest so that the center of it is level with your eyes. If it is too low, whiplash trauma can result after an accident.
Adjust the seat belt properly, making sure you use it at all times. Children also need to be checked thoroughly with appropriate cushions if necessary.
Lifting unnecessary weights should be avoided. Be very careful when lading and unloading always remember to lift correctly.
Rotating and lifting the shoulders to the ears before lowering them with an out breath is a good way of letting muscle tension go and relaxing more.
Driving can cause:
- Neck pain
- Eyestrain
- Headache
- Wrist pain
- Back ache
- Hip pain
- Knee/foot and ankle pain
Is your car right for you?
An automatic car is obviously better with someone who has a weak back as pushing the clutch increases pressure on the back.
Choose a car with a higher kerb height to make getting in and out less of a strain on the spine.
Power steering also lessens the stress on the back.
Looking down at the legs when you have both hands evenly placed on the steering wheel, you should be able to see equal amounts of both legs between the arms. The left leg is often seen but the other will be obscured by the right arm. This may mean that the shoulder girdle is rotated to the left in relation to the pelvis.
We at L'Therapy Massage treat neck and back pain as well as many other complaints. Thank you for being a loyal L'Therapy Massage client. We will continue to provide you valuable savings opportunities as well as weekly community announcements.
Sincerely,
--The Team at L'Therapy Massage |
