Back pain while driving? Replace or adjust your standard car seat!

Standard is not for everyone

Does your back hurt when driving a car? The reason for this back pain is because standard car seats are not comfortable for everyone.

Here's why:

• Car seat cushions are often too soft. As a result, they do not provide good body support;

• The seat of a standard car seat is too short for many people. If you are taller than 1.80 m, chances are that the cushion of the seat does not fit you, and your upper legs are not well supported;

• In a car, you make a lot of turns. A car seat with lateral support is a most welcome luxury here. Unfortunately, this option is often missing on standard seats. The same applies to an adjustable lumbar support, which means your lower back is not properly supported.

Not comfortable? Adjust your seat

Does that mean you should immediately replace your standard seat if you get back pain from driving? That is certainly not always necessary. Often, you can adjust your standard seat to improve your sitting position.

A cushion for your back

Consider using a loose lumbar pillow in the lower back. This cushion is made of rubber and you can add the desired amount of air to provide the support that suits you.

Support your arms

Good arm support helps prevent back pain while driving. If your seat does not have armrests, have them installed. When sitting upright in the car, the idea is for your arms to lightly touch the armrests. Also, make sure you don't pull your shoulders up so your shoulders and back muscles can relax.

Extend the seat of your car seat

Are your legs a lot longer than the seat of your car seat? If your knees are too far away from the seat, it negatively affects your entire seating position. If your car seat is completely to your satisfaction, apart from this feature, you might consider having the seat extended. It's not a low-cost solution, but it's an important step towards pain-free driving!

Don't stay behind the steering wheel too long

Getting from A to B as quickly as possible - we all want that, don't we? But if you spend a long time behind the steering wheel, your back gets tired and stiff at some point. You can prevent this by taking occasional breaks during long drives. If you can, take a short walk, stretch your legs and you're good to go!

Do you need even better seating? Purchase a SCHEEL car seat

Want to make real steps towards better sitting? Then buying a completely new, ergonomic car seat is the best option. If you really want to drive pain-free, then buying a SCHEEL car seat is worth considering. SCHEEL car seats come in various models and sizes and can be perfectly adjusted to the body. By choosing a SCHEEL car seat, almost all seat-related complaints are guaranteed to disappear. Seating specialist EBLO has a large number of SCHEEL seats in stock. For more information on SCHEEL car seats, contact EBLO!