Maintaining a Good Driving Posture

With Easter fast approaching and holidays with long drives near, it is imperative to maintain good posture while driving. Long drives in particular, have a greater potential to cause serious back, neck and even wrist pain as drivers are more likely to ‘slump’ their posture and curve their back, placing additional strain on the spine. Not to mention - the jolts and bumps that act as additional sources of spinal strain. 

Consider these tips when you embark on your next driving holiday: 

• Do not sit too far from the pedals. Maintaining a sensible distance can help avoid additional straining of the neck and upper back. 

• Adjust the height of the seat so that as much of the thighs are supported. Knees should be either even or higher than the hip. 

• If the seat does not have lumbar support, place a rolled-up towel to support your lower back. 

• Keep your head straight so that the chin is angled at 90 degrees from the spine. This prevents the neck from drooping which can cause neck pain. 

• Try to make regular rest stops to allow for stretching. 

• Lastly, see a chiropractor. Through manipulation and adjustments, chiropractors can help prevent spinal injuries from taking place, in addition to providing treatment. 

To book in an appointment ahead of your holiday, simply call us at Spinal Care Chiropractic Olympic Park on (02) 8964 6385, or book online or book online to see Dr. Stephen Yoon or Dr. Andrew Al Hage. We look forward to helping you become pain-free this Easter!