How to Drive With Correct Posture

If you find your self with back pain every time you drive, you may need to improve your posture while your driving. Correct posture will allow your body to rest the way it was meant to and will allow your body to breath better.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Car

1. Adjust the driver seat to allow you to drive without leaning forward to steer or to push on the gas. The best knee angle for driving should be about 130 degrees.

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   Sit with your back firmly against the seat. Slouching while driving can trigger lower back pain and decrease your oxygen flow.

3. Adjust the your seats headrest to keep head in upright position. The head to headrest should not be further then four inches apart or lower then eye level. This will also help prevent whiplash injuries in a small car accident.

4. Most cars have adjustable steering wheels. After you have situated you seat into the correct posture, adjust wheel to a comfortable sitting.

Tips & Warnings

• When driving long distances make sure to take breaks as often as possible.
• Select seat covers carefully. Seat covers that do not fit properly can cause discomfort.
• Poor driving posture can lead to back pain.
• In long drives, pad posture can cause fatigue.
• Shorter drivers in particular should try not to sit too close to the wheel as in this position the airbag can cause injury.

[YFNMOM]

on 3/25/2009 Great tips that really should be common sense but most of us don't even think about it until we start to hurt. Thanks for the reminder. *****

[YFNMOM]

on 3/25/2009 Great tips that really should be common sense but most of us don't even think about it until we start to hurt. Thanks for the reminder. *****

[e-Rambler]

on 3/17/2009 Great article on how to drive with correct posture.

[LettyMaldonado]

on 3/16/2009 So important, especially when you're driving long distance.

[writedesign]

on 3/15/2009 Great tips on driving posture. 5*rec