Driving is stressful, but there are ways to make yourself more comfortable and less tense. If you find that during your daily commute you feel cramped or you are in pain before you reach your destination, you should start paying more attention to how you are sitting in your car. With these ergonomic tips, you should start feeling better after the first trip.
Seat Adjustments
Changing how you sit while you’re driving can make a big impact on how you will feel when you get to your destination. The easiest way to start is to put the seat all the way back and have a seat while you adjust. You will want to adjust your hips to sit at the same level as your knees to support your back and legs while sitting.
After you have accomplished this, you will want to move the seat’s height so that your head isn’t too high and you won’t have to lean to one side or the other.
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel will need to be moved to the center of your chest and close enough that your elbows will be slightly bent. Position mirrors so you won’t have to move anything other than your eyes to see behind you. If you have the steering wheel in the proper place and the mirrors are properly adjusted, your head and neck will be much more comfortable.
Just by making these minor adjustments you will feel better. These can make your head, neck, back, hips, and knees feel less strained during your commute.
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