Pain-Free Driving | How to Adjust Your Car Seat To Prevent Back Pain

[@jenniferbradshaw6025]

Dr. Saunders how on earth I only just found found your videos about three months ago. I would love to be your patient.❤😂. I do have dual citizenship USA 🇺🇸 and Canadian 🇨🇦 . One thing I do not want to do is back surgery. I was getting ready to come to Canada and sadly the trail I have been walking for 20 years in September a bicycle person hit me down as I was walking in the morning. I had lacerations, etc, hsd to go to ER and doctors. I am slowly getting better🙏🏻🙏🏻 I am hoping to come to Canada next spring, as much as I love Canada will not come in the winter, that is the main reason for re- locating. But in the meantime I am doing your KZbin channel back exercises videos Hands down Doc you have the best back exercise videos. Wish I had found then a year ago, but as they say it's better to be late than never. Thank you so much Dr. Saunders. P. S. My pain is on the left side of my lower back and it goes down to the side of my left leg. So painful. Yes I have seen doctors did MRI nerve testing. I still walk 4 miles daily, should I be doing that? Give me an answer on your channel. Thank you Dr. Saunders.

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks for your support, stay tuned for more content! :)

[@sinaranjbar902]

Very helpful Dr. Saunders ❤ many thanks🙏

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@koomencontracting]

Been waiting for something like this to come up, thanks!

[@drjonsaunders]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@allpraisetothemosthigh7770]

Great reminders. Thanks!

[@drjonsaunders]

You bet!

[@spitfire3311]

I have been needing this!

[@drjonsaunders]

Good timing! :)

[@erstwhile3793]

What is hard to resolve, though, is: for good ergonomics, my seat needs to be adjusted further back so that my foot can rest on the accelerator pedal without my needing to tense it to keep it from over-accelerating, but my seat needs to be further forward to allow my arm/shoulder position to be relaxed as I hold the steering wheel. Cars ought to come with more adjustable steering wheel columns, and/or with gas pedals that can be calibrated as to the amount of pressure needed for acceleration. Even on base models. These are basic functions that would hugely improve the ergonomics of driving for most car owners, imho.

[@drjonsaunders]

I agree!

[@drjonsaunders]

Have a question? Please ask! :) 🔔 SUBSCRIBE HERE: kzbin.info

[@CODSaiyan]

I know this isn't related to the video, but I recently found your channel while looking into fixing my forward rounded shoulders and forward neck posture. I'm trying to fix what I'd say is mild - mid forward neck posture, and I was wondering what I should do with my chin while I lay on my back. I'm using thin regular pillows the long way to help this while I sleep, but I don't know if the angle I have my head resting at matters. Should I try to sleep with my chin tucked in like I do for my exercises, or is it okay to have my chin resting upwards in a more comfortable position? Side question: in another video you have the pillow sideways instead of longways and have your head towards the back so that your neck and part of your shoulders are also elevated. Will this sleeping position also help with forward neck posture? If so what are some things to keep in mind while laying in this position?

[@Start-up56]

Hello, I’ve been doing exercises to eliminate neck hump but I’ve started to notice that when I do them one side of my neck hurts a lot, I’ve started to worry about it, what should I do?

[@eileenstasczak6606]

Dr. Saunders, would you please consider doing a video on choosing and using the correct back pack? Would you advise using a different type for certain ages or activities? I hike--a lot--and sometimes walk to the store using one, too. Thank you!

[@FeralFoxie]

Hey! I’m a delivery driver and spend a lot of time in my car, I find that after being in the seat for a period of time, my pelvis shifts facing the left towards my A-pillar. I know this hasn’t always been the way I sit in my car, what could be the cause of this besides having things in your back pockets?

[@beastgaming8093]

Can complete heart block curable with medicine??

[@RetroNels]

This was excellent. Thanks from Scotland!

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@corinneevans3128]

Omg thank you for making this video! I have an hour commute, so this is something I really struggle with! One problem- I am very short, so I feel like I sit really close to the steering wheel lol

[@drjonsaunders]

You're so welcome!

[@preetjain5648]

Very helpful, please keep the good work going in ...Best wishes from India!

[@drjonsaunders]

Thanks, will do!

[@marieb7549]

Thank you 👍

[@drjonsaunders]

You are welcome!

[@thomasassim-ita1787]

A very helpful video. I love it many thanks ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@drjonsaunders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jellebrinkhuis4004]

Do you have a hamstring stretch video?

[@drjonsaunders]

No, but will add it to my future video list. Thanks!

[@mouminiumaru8300]

Thanks man

[@drjonsaunders]

You're welcome!

[@lasandralucas7314]

Thank you...

[@drjonsaunders]

You're welcome!

[@stephennesgoda9806]

Can you please explain what you mean by there should be no bridging? Thank you!

[@drjonsaunders]

No gap between your leg and seat. :)

[@emilysakuma]

Thanks for the tips. Do these postures apply to passengers as well as drivers?

[@drjonsaunders]

Yes they do! Thanks for watching!

[@molsen1029]

Unfortunately this seating position is virtually impossible for someone over 6-ft or with long legs, and/or not in a full-size SUV

[@drjonsaunders]

Sorry to hear that. :( Best you can do is to support your lower back as good as you are able to. Best wishes.

[@mr.blanco6763]

Yea man. I wouldn’t say impossible but i think it makes it more uncomfortable also!! I found out it’s the result of how deep the floor goes. I own a model 3 Tesla and it’s problem

[@Moreno2774]

Go cry to your mom

[@legambaz]

This is what 'm looking for. Could you also show me what's the right arm position and angle holing the steering wheel to support our body structure?

[@drjonsaunders]

Your arms should be slightly bent in a relaxed position. Best wishes.

[@anu14283]

How much better would the memory foam lumbar support be from the rolled towel tip? Are they really that good? Or a normal cushion would work. Thanks

[@drjonsaunders]

Both can work. :)

[@tsts6330]

Thank you, can you suggest anything for cervical pain . I am short driver who ends up with shoulder neck pain after driving.

[@drjonsaunders]

The best advice is in this video. Take care. :)

[@raynorczyk5497]

hi dr Jon, I was wondering what your opinion of those cervical traction devices like the saunders the type on amazon that cost around 300. I just had it done at pt and it worked great after 1 8 min session, thanks, Ray

[@drjonsaunders]

For certain conditions, they can be quite helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@merhawi2290]

Doc,Which car do you suggest for people with cervical & thoracic disk bulge & spine stenosis?

[@drjonsaunders]

It's more about the car seat position than the car - the only way is to sit in a few different ones to see which is most comfortable for you. Best wishes.

[@merhawi2290]

@@drjonsaunders thank you.

[@sincere355]

Sedan or SUV better for those of us with spinal stenosis?

[@drjonsaunders]

It all depends on the seat, not the type of vehicle. Unfortunately it takes some experimenting to determine best for each individual person.

[@beastgaming8093]

Sir i am having a heart block that cause dizziness and fatigue but the gap is 5 month or something 3 month So,my doctor consult me to implant a pecemaker. What do you think should i or not .. or is there any medicine or heart block?? So, should

[@drjonsaunders]

I cannot give you any specific advice, only to listen to your doctors advice...best wishes.

[@Notdondoda]

Im 6’3 and its uncomfortble either way u have to find ur own setting

[@drjonsaunders]

:(

[@fistofthebrownstar6216]

If you’re over 6’ you’re just out of luck

[@drjonsaunders]

There is that, yes. 😒