According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American commute is 25.5 minutes one-way, and nearly 10 percent of us take an hour or more to get to work. Most of us have sub-optimal ergonomics for our car seats, so the time we spend behind the wheel wreaks havoc on our backs, neck.
The fact that we're driving eight hours or more and then sitting hunched over our computer keyboards is a huge contributor to the growing popularity of bad posture (and consequent back/neck pain). As a posture and ergonomics expert, I'm amazed when I see where most people stand by myself in the car. Most people don't realize that their seats are reclined too far, their heads are pushed too far forward (causing severe neck strain), and their arms reaching toward the wheel pull their shoulders into a hunched position.
As a result, many Americans experienced extremely Back and neck can be sore after even a short drive.
Let's take a look at three simple techniques you can use to instantly improve your rear wheel position for a pain-free and comfortable drive.
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1: Avoid using the 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock hand positions to teach driving in driving education Your hands toward the top of the wheel can pull your shoulders forward, which tends to collapse your chest, causing a rounded upper back and encouraging a hunched posture.
As an alternative to the traditional 10 and 2 positions, try the 9 and 3 o'clock positions or the 8 and 2 o'clock positions. you You'll notice that the lowered position of your hands immediately opens up your chest and brings your shoulders back further. This will result in a straighter upper back and a more upright posture.
2: Let your shoulders touch the seat back This sounds like an obvious trick, but Press your shoulder blades and shoulders back into the seat back while driving. When driving, our natural tendency is to lean our shoulders forward, so reminding yourself to push your shoulders back every now and then will help you keep your posture straight while driving. If doing so would make The steering wheel is too far forward to reach your seat The steering wheel is too far back and should be adjusted forward so you can easily reach it. Most drivers sit too far back, which forces shoulders to bend forward as they reach for the wheel.
3: Make a rearview mirror A reminder to keep your posture straight This is another very simple (and seemingly obvious) tip, but it's very effective. When you first get in the car, sit in a good posture, keeping your head over your shoulders, your chin up, and your back straight. Adjustment Adjust the mirrors to the upright position and drive.
We all tend to sit in our seats over time, so when you notice your posture starts to sag, you're reminded to sit up because your mirrors will now be aimed too high.
Now as long as you restore your integrity The posture and your mirror will return to the correct position. Just an inch or two of settling can make a surprising difference in mirror position, so keep this powerful tip in mind for good upright posture while driving.
Today, more than ever, we spend hours hunched over computer keyboards, which combined with our smartphone addiction has contributed to a global epidemic of bad posture. But the good news is that you can improve your back health and it's never too late to develop good habits posture. For a comprehensive online course on posture improvement and optimal workplace ergonomics, check out Matt
