Back pain is one of those pains that surprise us in the middle of the workday and from which we do not get rid of so easily. When we drive, the vibrations of the engine, the stress of being behind the wheel or an inadequate posture can aggravate the pain with which you have woken up or with which you have left the office.
Therefore, when it comes to getting into your vehicle, this pain can be really annoying. So that you minimize these inopportune pains as far as possible, we leave you with some tips that will help you make your journey more bearable, especially if it is a very long trip.
Seat
Before sitting down, remember that you should not let yourself fall on the seat, enter guiding yourself with your hips to find the most appropriate position inside the vehicle and avoid damage and bad posture before starting the mark. Nor should you forget that the backrest should not be too far back, you are not in a hammock on the beach.
the inclination must be between 15 and 25 degrees and its height must be around 30 cm between the floor of the car and the top of the seat, while the head is at least 5 centimeters from the ceiling. With these tricks you will achieve greater visibility and make the seat belt even more effective. If you have objects in the rear seats, try not to use them until you get out of the vehicle to try to avoid poor posture or improper turning.
Seat belt
The seat belt is one of the most important elements inside the vehicle, so you must not forget to adjust it properly to your body. Sometimes the same vehicle is used by several people and each one has a different size. Before starting the march, check that the belt fits completely to your body: neither too loose nor too tight. Both situations can be dangerous in the event of an accident.
Steering wheel
Currently, the vast majority of vehicles have a steering wheel adjuster, so once you have adjusted the seat, get to work with the steering wheel. To facilitate movement you have to have the necessary margin to move freely without having to have it very far or very close.
Our arms should form an angle of 90 degrees, so that the wrists coincide with the steering wheel without the need to take off the back of the seat. Nor should you forget that the correct position of the hands is V-shapedas if you were marking 10 past 10 on a clock (Or 10 to 2, as you prefer).
Rear view mirrors
Mirrors are vitally important. Knowing what is happening around the vehicle while we are driving is essential for good driving. Therefore, you must regulate them perfectly Before starting the march, both the interior and exterior mirrors.
Once adjusted, make sure you have all the necessary visibility to start the march. Having well-regulated mirrors will help you avoid having to turn your neck sharply, or having to bend down to see through any of them with complete safety.
Headrest
The headrest is the eternal curse. Sometimes we do not know very well when it is well regulated and that it is not can be much more dangerous than you think, since in the event of an accident the neck can suffer a serious cervical injury (known as whiplash).
As we indicate in our tips for placing the headrest, Before starting the march, remember that the upper part must be at the right eye level (or ears). Also, you should not rest your head on it, because in that case it will not be effective. Experts recommend that you be one distance about 2 cm.
All these small details will help you avoid back pain or not aggravate it if you already have it. Some good practices that will not only help your spine but also ensure that you suffer fewer injuries in case of accidents. Remember that although it sometimes seems like an unnecessary waste of time, it is the small details that can save you from bigger troubles.
Source: RACC, your healthy back
