Key tips to reduce low back pain, sciatica, leg pain and neck pain while driving

[@haroldrull4943]

Just drove 5 hours from Cali today and felt tightness on my lower back same as on my right leg. That lumbar support seems to be working and ease the tingling pain. Very helpful video.

[@apexmovebetter]

Harold Rull great to hear! Check out my other video for my top exercises for lower back pain and Sciatica. If you can’t the link please comment again and I will find it for you

[@jamesjirik2245]

I wish my mechanic issue me Vicodin but I’m sure they’d be a lot of overcharging, miscellaneous fees, filing fees, parts, labor, consulting fees, diagnostic fees

[@1Fokisi]

I got on KZbin to check if there were any videos to help me with back/hip discomfort when driving. So glad I found this vid. Thank you for that info. Very helpful.

[@apexmovebetter]

Glad it helped!

[@TheJDeuce]

I'm in my mid 30s now and am experiencing pain while driving now. This video gave great advice, thanks for sharing.

[@shellzdabest80]

J2MTR totally agree

[@Niko-bf7nw]

I already experience this daily since 18. Consider yourself lucky haha

[@MsKiLL789]

I started driving a year ago and I cant find the right position, Im having wrist pain, knee pain, shoulder, etc, everytime I make adjustments I fix some, something else hurts 😢 frustating

[@depdark1]

Im barely 30 and i thought out bodies were gonna last more. I feel robbed !

[@ericitsme]

Great video and advice. I thought it was my varicose veins bothering me when I drove but I’ve had them treated over the last year. I remembered when I was diagnosed with a degenerative disc and compressed spine, I was told I had sciatica that ran down my left leg. The sciatica pain is exacerbated by lifting heavy objects which my job entails, lifting wooden pallets throughout the day in excess of 50lbs aggravate my back and in turn my sciatica, which has been hindering my driving ability to a large extent. I just found this video today and plan on using some of the tips you spoke of to help alleviate my symptoms. Thanks so much!

[@apexmovebetter]

Aric Hillcrest best of luck. I hope it helps you out. Keep us posted!

[@danhattersley6213]

Really good advice, I've been using an adittional lumbar support like this for a few years, I can't sit in a car without one, if I do a get sciatic pain and numbness in my left foot in minutes. Also nice to see a sciatica video where they are not trying to sell something. Thumbs up.

[@apexmovebetter]

Dan Hattersley thank Dan for your comment! Best of luck!

[@drsheikh]

Just started driving for Uber in a sedan, day one on the road I noticed everything you mentioned. Thanks for the tips.

[@apexmovebetter]

Ahthesham Sheikh thanks!

[@whyguitarguy1]

I've been doing it full time for about 2 weeks now and I've been having unpleasant pains. But now after watching a couple videos, I'm gonna try and use these tips for my driving. I've never stretched so much man....hopefully this works.

[@apexmovebetter]

I hope it helps you out. Driving and sitting all day is tough on the body. The body wants to move.

[@deerghayuphukan1215]

@@whyguitarguy1 after an year, did it work?

[@steveswiki]

Love the while video and that great towel idea

[@VettsClass]

Thank you so much ive has 8 sciatic nerve pinches. This tells me why!

[@apexmovebetter]

Ok

[@depdark1]

How old are you ?

[@ariver7491]

Public transportation worker. My bus has a 1 size fits all seat. Pumping the break and gas pedals all day when stops are requested is getting to my lower back and my knee (back of it)

[@apexmovebetter]

Thanks for your comments Clare!

[@ferklibs]

Thank you, i get so sore after driving for an hour. Got a 6 hour drive to vermont this weekend.

[@apexmovebetter]

Tell us how you do.

[@brianmccullough8673]

Thanks for the comments Driving with LBP & sciatica is challenging and your guidance is excellent ( in my case I found increased cushioning on the seats helped & will try the roll ! idea ) Kia soul SUV is ok in terms driving & seating position but swapped the 18 inch low profile tyres for 16 inch wheels made ride a lot of softer. Tip to think ahead take breaks get out of car etc 👍💯

[@d.c947]

From a physical therapist point of view can you make video as far as the driving position is concerned for those that have knee issues like runners knee etc. My right knee is killing me and can’t find a driving position that really gives me comfort. Great video !!!

[@apexmovebetter]

Thanks!

[@MsKiLL789]

Same here, I cant find a right driving position, driving is becoming a problem in my life😢 and I just started driving

[@smaganas]

Thx for showing how to get in and out

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

I notice in the video that your thighs are fully supported by the seat bottom cushion. I'm finding that all too many new sedans and SUVs have very short driver's seat bottom cushions - sometimes supporting only about half of the thighs. I find these seats terribly uncomfortable.

[@jamesjirik2245]

I found the opposite true for me, but I have short legs in the seat 2012 Malibu, I cut up the seed to make it fit better

[@jenniferoviawe]

Lol I liked this video before I even watched it and I stand corrected. You pulled out that first item. I had a visions of that yesterday without even knowing it exists.

[@jenniferoviawe]

I went to five Below and purchase "My favorite Multi Level Back Stretch to place an my lower back. It provides the arch support that is evenly distributed. I also purchase the "Series Fitness Deep Tissue Foam roller" I used that to place it behind my neck. I noticed that the back support increases the distance between the head and the head rest. That roller gives you neck support. If it wasn't there the released tension that the back nolonger has is now transfered to the back of the neck.

[@SportsManVegetal]

I have 4 herniated discs. the only thing that relieves my pain when driving is the Build-a-Posture cushion sets. I can drive for hours at a time with this cushion set and not feel pain.

[@apexmovebetter]

modaddy982 I’m glad that helps you out!

[@mblakemeans]

Very informative. I have a roll that resembles the one you used in the video. I’m gonna give It a try. I’m 38 and in great shape. I noticed tightness and pain around left lower side of back right about my butt. I never go on long drives but it hit me fast when I was in my SUV for an hour. I had to pull over and stretch twice for my drive which was 3 hours. Do you have any videos for stretching your lower back? I can’t figure out a stretch that works. Thanks!

[@apexmovebetter]

Watch this video for stretches. Mckenzie exercises for sciatica and low back pain #mckenzieexercises#lowbackexercises#sciatica

[@johnpro2847]

cars seats need to swivel out for easier entry & exit.. There was a car years ago that did this.

[@saraiday1646]

I need this

[@chriss7068]

This helped. Thanks for posting!

[@apexmovebetter]

Chris S great to hear!

[@tracywright6437]

Thank you, this video was helpful.

[@Max37-l7b]

Thank you for the tips 👍👍

[@TheSf49erfan]

Hi! I noticed that in most videos like this, that the knees are slightly above the hips..my car has no seat tilt option, and the default setting has my knees slightly lower than my hips..I get incredible back pain from driving this new vehicle only 5 minutes into my drive..I’ve tried so many different things and nothing has helped..could it be because my hips are higher than my knees? Thank you for taking the time to post this video!

[@insightandintuition276]

Thank you that helped me driving 1200 miles starting tomorrow. Would you share the kind of stretching we should do for lower back pain and sciatica

[@apexmovebetter]

Check out the video on McKenzie exercises for back pain and sciatica

[@JavierSuarezJournal]

Great video! Thanks a lot doc. My lower back hurts because I work as a delivery driver and the car I use has a VERY stiff clutch pedal (is hard to push. A little drive you might not give it much importance but driving it 5 hours a day I definetely feel is causing me stress to the lower back) Do you think that the more I sit closer to the pedals the less pressure will be applied to the back and more to the legs? Do you think you can avoid lower back damage if you sit close enough no matter if the clutch is very stiff?

[@apexmovebetter]

If you are closer to the clutch it can decrease the influence of the hamstrings on your lower back. Definitely worth a try

[@apexmovebetter]

Your welcome! If you have any tooics to be covered please add to comments

[@oscarmendez590]

Great advice, well explained. Thanks

[@jamesjirik2245]

Just provide us with the old-school bench seats they work they were fine they screwed it all up

[@MP-nj1qy]

Thank you so much for your advice. I'm seriously considering trading my low car for something that's a little higher. In the meantime, I'll try the lower lumbar support.

[@alanroberts7916]

My car has a lumbar support. But it hasn't helped.so far but this sounds worthwhile. Sometimes I think some of it is in my head. If I just sit in my car without it running it doesn't hurt as soon as if I'm driving in traffic.

[@apexmovebetter]

That isn't uncommon

[@apexmovebetter]

Best of luck! I hope it helps you out.

[@ras5393]

It does really help,Thanks Alot

[@apexmovebetter]

Ras Dan glad it did!

[@zhengkate3211]

Great video and great products you got there.

[@apexmovebetter]

Thanks!

[@natesome50]

Thanks dr I really appreciate this video

[@apexmovebetter]

Your welcome

[@saifakram6127]

I am Uber driver and spend 6 to 7 hours in my car . I definitely needs lumbar support. Thansks

[@apexmovebetter]

No problem

[@aattura1541]

Thanks!!!

[@onemansopinion4461]

Stumbled upon this video today as I'm about to embark on a driving job. Thx for the advice. I may have missed a comment that might answer my question but if I may, how thick does that towel or t-shirt need to be. Also any other useful tips would be appreciated

[@Ranieri_BR]

HELPING IN 2019!!! Tks sir

[@apexmovebetter]

Pedro Ranieri your welcome!

[@marcinbialobrzeski608]

@@apexmovebetter Now 2020 all around the world sir (Im from Poland)

[@Andbelievable]

Thank , you really i needed this video 👍🏻

[@apexmovebetter]

Great!

[@leonidescastillo7177]

Great topic ! Awesome tips I have been using empty water bottles for support , it’s convenient and always available . I also use 🎾 balls in a sock 🧦 and it’s sometimes very deep amd more than I need and usually leave somewhere else so I’ll end up using empty bottles !! Next I plan to make some pool noodle inside socks for support . Good luck everyone

[@apexmovebetter]

Thanks!

[@helenpandeli8224]

I only have pain in my right hip and it just started up again after having to start driving again. Do you have any suggestions of what I should do. I do have a history of herniated disc of up to 7 millimeters on my left and 4 millimeters on my right that was diagnosed eight years ago. My activity level has increased greatly over the last year but I was taking the bus and having to walk a lot. Now that my schedule has been changed I had to start driving again and all the sudden all the pain came back just in my right hip

[@pattyglasser6250]

What do I do when I have a base SUV . I'm the second owner, not knowing that the dip in the seat to the back support is what causes all the pain. Any suggestion. Also I do have a foam roll that I will use but my butt needs to be a lot higher. I bought a 3" seat cushion but it does not lift your tailbone up. Do you have any suggestions? I will be going on a four hour drive in January 2019. Please help with any suggestions if you can, so much appreciated.

[@apexmovebetter]

adding a wedge may elevate and tilt you forward causing the arch in the lower back we are looking for.

[@vishnupriya3814]

Thank u tats a good tip.. Nd very useful

[@apexmovebetter]

Glad to hear!

[@BandLabBeats247]

What are the stretches you would recommend?

[@apexmovebetter]

Thanks Oscar! If you have any topics you would like covered please place them in the comment section!

[@muhammadnawaz-qg2cr]

Thank you so much sir really good to hear your information

[@apexmovebetter]

muhammad nawaz thanks!

[@Grizzzly.]

dude I drove manual and my leg suffered; currently working on releasing built up tension in my body from all that driving

[@nehaaggarwal5274]

Hey nice video. Can u suggest something to maintain horizonal line between knees and hips. Mostly car seats hav lower height at hips and higher towards the knees, this causes stress on tailbone. I m looking something to keep it straight plz advise.

[@apexmovebetter]

Using a wedge that can adapt the set and make it level should work. Send me Your email and I will try and send you the link to it

[@sprocket454]

I have sciatic nerve pain with no back pain whatsoever. None of this works for me. The nerve is pinched in my buttocks, not my back. It's quite miserable. I have pain even being the passenger, but as the driver, it's so much worse.

[@apexmovebetter]

Sorry to hear. Have you had a physical therapy evaluation?

[@sprocket454]

I was diagnosed with piriformis syndrome last week. The doctor did a massage that gave immediate relief but it only lasted a very short time. Like, it hurt to drive home from the appointment. I'm waiting on a call for setting up physical therapy.

[@sahilthapar3168]

i feel pain while and after driving or pressing a race pedal, reasons?

[@CRS8392]

Well useful advice. however it might be "easier" to not have pain in cars with such high driving position. I would be glad to find on youtube somebody trying to explain the right driving position on cars such as Bmw or Mercedes (sedans/coupe/wagon) with that idiotic floor-hinged accelerator and rock-hard and low seats. I've been suffering right leg pain since day one i got my C class Merc. Might sell the car just for this. And I'm a 26yrs old with no issues...(already did all the medial visits rx etc required..). I mean 90% of the "right driving positions" on youtube are not doable on cars with almost "vertical" pedals..

[@apexmovebetter]

That type of car is difficult to make ergonomically friendly.

[@sathyanayaksk1330]

Sir I have a mild disc problem. Can I become like before please reply me

[@apexmovebetter]

sathya videos yes. Just need the right combination of exercise, eliminating things the delay healing and time

[@al-shingali4166]

Am 20 and already having back issues

[@arnavanuj]

Quite helpful 👍

[@johnhaywood6358]

Thank you for sharing 🙂♥️

[@nabilkhalil3965]

Hi, Are these tips also good to avoid a hip flexor muscle strain? I heard that too much driving with bad legs position might put pressure on the hip flexor Thank you

[@apexmovebetter]

Nabil Khalil when you sit with the legs straight it could possibly delay the healing.

[@nikariff18]

My job requires a lot of driving , if i rest every a while to stretch , the 3 hr journey could tale to 6 or 7 hr drive. I felt like quitting the job coz the pain is nor worth it. Even driving to near places became unpleasent to me. Fyi: i wear waist braces + putting pillow in my back of the driver seat. What do u suggest for someone who s job is a lot of travelling/driving Tq

[@apexmovebetter]

Good question. If you can vary the position of your seat to vary from straight up to more reclined. Try different types of pillows for your lower back to see which one gives you the greatest relief. I would try a few stretches from my video just prior to driving and when you arrive at work.

[@apexmovebetter]

Good question. If you can vary the position of your seat to vary from straight up to more reclined. Try different types of pillows for your lower back to see which one gives you the greatest relief. I would try a few stretches from my video just prior to driving and when you arrive at work.

[@apexmovebetter]

3 Exercises for Lower Back Pain & Sciatica

[@apexmovebetter]

Great to hear!

[@siddharthorthophysiohospit1543]

VERY GOOD

[@apexmovebetter]

Thanks

[@RoshanLal-dx5kb]

Pelvic tilt exercises for stroke patient

[@apexmovebetter]

Ok

[@MakDidlt]

is it bad that i’m 19 and and have this pain

[@apexmovebetter]

Just have to work on a few things and you should Start feeling better

[@littlebeebs1]

What about the butt ? It really hurts my low back to drive . Cannot get my seat just right on the bottom. It’s very hard and if I tilt it to where my legs go down in the front a little bit, it feels better. I am looking for a good seat pad to sit on that might relieve some of the discomfort. Any suggestions? Thank you for the video. The rolling up of things doesn’t really work for my low back because I am very petite. I would like a nice lumbar patient for a petite person as well.

[@cm_Indian]

Sir I have foot pain after driving only. Any tips please.

[@apexmovebetter]

Chetan Pipaliya does the foot pain come on with other positions? Where I the foot?

[@maromorostar6621]

I get pain only in my right shoulder blade, what can i do? I tried alot of things but sooner or later the pain starts when driving. And its only when driving. Pls some advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[@apexmovebetter]

MaRoMoRoStaR you may need a neck.evaluation. Even with the changes I listed you may have some loss of motion at the neck. that causes this pain.

[@maromorostar6621]

@@apexmovebetter Ok. Thanks for the fast reply. I was also thinking that i might need to get looked at. I love driving but hate the pain. Thank you.

[@DucatiQueen]

Thank you

[@paddyd7642]

thank you so much

[@lionintu]

Seems like sitting in a lower riding sedan will be more harmful than a higher seating suv

[@apexmovebetter]

Yes

[@noahnapieraj6754]

Im 15 and i need these tips to not having a stiff back... Is it too early for me waching these? Cause i think my spine is 90 years old Should i get medical help?

[@apexmovebetter]

I would get a evaluation by a physical Therapist to help you with a wellness program.

[@Revelation13-8]

I have bucket seat / racing seat in my car , i can not exit the car without damaging my nerve in my left thigh ..... just one trip entering the car and exiting the car makes me sick for 2 weeks and i can not move , how the hell are people supposed to exit a car with bucket seats without getting this nerve damage in the thigh ..... ! the huge side tip of the bucket seat digs right in to the under side of the thigh each time i exit the car : (

[@KingClips1]

Thanks

[@samanthajwright4839]

What about the piriformis sciatic pain? It's usually down the leg, pressing the nerve. How to relieve that?

[@apexmovebetter]

If you have sciatica pain related to piriformis syndrome there are a series of exercises you can do to treat that condition that we will cover in another video. Often the real problem is related to a lumbar pathology or hip problem.

[@jasonhogans3898]

I didn’t think about how driving a small car could wreck my six foot six inch body. Some cars are just not a good match for some bodies.

[@woolyjumper]

Thanks a lot.

[@cyrax1700]

Great stuff, man Thank you very much... Respect.

[@georgew7405]

Straighten my leg helps me with my knee, however you're saying it's bad for the back

[@apexmovebetter]

It may be stressful for certain back problems but the if you helps your knee keep doing it

[@islaminheart3834]

I was used to drive 14 hours every day without stoping 7/30 continue 6 months. Now if I sit instantly feel lower back muscle pain and burning. What can I do now to reduce the pain

[@apexmovebetter]

md mahfujul alam My most common exercise is lumbar extension in standing. It should not make your condition worse if it does stop. Check my video out for my top exercises for sciatica and lower back pain on this channel

[@islaminheart3834]

Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation Thank you so much for your nice advice

[@apexmovebetter]

md mahfujul alam your welcome

[@deerghayuphukan1215]

@@islaminheart3834 is everything fine now

[@ralphneighbour8333]

Where do I get this pillow? Is it hard? Soft?

[@apexmovebetter]

This is the link to the lumbar roll. www.optp.com/The-Original-McKenzie-Lumbar-Roll?kw=lumbar#.WiWG5kqnH2E. I hope this helps you!

[@apexmovebetter]

It is soft roll.

[@sagarbhingare3308]

That skeleton seems waiting for someone 😄

[@tkucey8689]

double dog dare you to make these adjustments if you are 5'2"

[@ComedianMoGreen]

Dude looks like #JohnMalkovich

[@apexmovebetter]

People tell me all that all the time!

[@ComedianMoGreen]

@@apexmovebetter #CyrusTheVirus

[@apexmovebetter]

This video may help. Only do the exercise if it messes the hip pain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpPSqXx5a86neJY .

[@robd1859]

You basically talked about someone's back but you didn't one time talk about their hip pain or or go in-depth about sciatica. Because if you had of you would have basically went over how to adjust the seat which would be moved to nose and a seat down and the ass of the seat up to keep you more flat on the seat. Which takes the pressure off your hips and sciatic nerve. I could not sit in that truck the way you have that seat peered I don't know how you sit with the nose of the seat way up in the air. That puts your butt in a hole and puts a lot of pressure on your sciatic nerve and your hips. Which in turn I would have to have a seat wedge the hike my butt up. But these car companies are so goddamn stupid they don't know how to build a seat anymore

[@apexmovebetter]

Check my latest video on sciatica.

[@hazemshawwa1302]

If you are here , you aren't in your 20's anymore

[@apexmovebetter]

Hum?

[@aewutube]

I wish these videos would consider short women. No matter how much I adjust my seat doesn’t work

[@nouc1996]

As a 190 cm pizza delivery guy driving a fiat panda i am now considering of quitting my job, i am doing this for one year now and my whole body is in pain

[@apexmovebetter]

Sorry to hear.

[@shirmooge]

Only ford cars make you back pain

[@apexmovebetter]

Funny! Will add on next video

[@shirmooge]

@@apexmovebetter it is true

[@Del2Mas]

That's not gonna help

[@apexmovebetter]

Hum?

[@joshuaglickman1871]

Too much talking and no information.

[@apexmovebetter]

I respectively disagree. That being said what did you want me to cover that I didn't in the first video. I would be glad do another video.

[@toofunny7318]

You must have liked it if stayed for the whole video .. dumb ass

[@elryan6785]

Thank you

[@Ellahszencorner]

Thank you