5 TIPS: Driving Ergonomics

Holidays, vacations, and sometimes even business trips may cause us to spend hours and even days in the car. While road trips can be an adventure, they can also lead to low back pains, stiffness, shoulder pain, leg cramps, and more. Prolonged time sitting in one position can cause a host of problems for the musculoskeletal system.

Proper driving ergonomics and some practical steps can reduce your chance of experiencing an onset of painful symptoms. Here are five tips:

• Take frequent rest stops, exit the car and move around. Stretch your muscles.
• Set your driver’s seat so your elbows are well below your shoulders.
• Be sure that you “fit” well in the car that you are going to purchase.
• Begin your trip and adjust the mirrors. Don’t re-adjust them as the trip progresses instead adjust your body to return to your initial position.
• Seek advice and treatment from your Physical Therapist if you develop pain following a long trip.

Read more info about driving ergonomics here.

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