Winter holidays and long road trips are synonyms for the majority of South Africans.
But OUCH, our backs and necks sometimes do suffer because of our poor “car” postures and little movement.
Below are a few easy tips to help reduce joint stiffness and pain!
- To decrease the amount of back flexion, raise the seat until your hips and knees are aligned
- Set the backrest recline to an angle of 100-110 degrees, reducing disc pressure in your lower back
- Lower the steering wheel and move it towards you to reduce strain on the neck, shoulders, and upper back
- Position the seat so that you can use the foot pedals without moving from the backrest
- Make small adjustments to your driving posture every 30-60 minutes in addition to stretching.
Safe traveling folks!
