FrigidFTSup
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Yoga did wonders for my back. There was one point where it hurt just laying in bed.
Back Pain Suggestions
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FrigidFTSup
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I got hurt off the job one time and it was rough. That's why I started the yoga. I can't imagine coming home every night in crazy pain because of the roads.
Anthonysg0113
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Was this before you became a sup?
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
He is very tall, too. did that help?
He said they just replaced his seat a few weeks ago but idk if it was with a soft ride cushion
fixed it for you
Cementups
Box Monkey
OK, as someone who has had back pain since high school....
He may not be sitting in the seat properly. About 7 years ago my back started bothering me way more than it ever did. I was completely in the wrong position. I was sitting in the seat in a relaxed state. Leaning back and such. Bu the worst part was that I was leaning over the steering wheel. That was causing an immense pain in my back a lot of strain on the muscles.
He should be sitting with his legs parallel to the ground and his upper body at a 90º angle to his legs. And have the lumbar completely pushed out in the seat. If that's not his usual posture when sitting, it could take a while to get used to. And if he's leaning over the steering wheel he is probably sitting too far away. Your arms should be bent slightly when holding the steering wheel.
He may not be sitting in the seat properly. About 7 years ago my back started bothering me way more than it ever did. I was completely in the wrong position. I was sitting in the seat in a relaxed state. Leaning back and such. Bu the worst part was that I was leaning over the steering wheel. That was causing an immense pain in my back a lot of strain on the muscles.
He should be sitting with his legs parallel to the ground and his upper body at a 90º angle to his legs. And have the lumbar completely pushed out in the seat. If that's not his usual posture when sitting, it could take a while to get used to. And if he's leaning over the steering wheel he is probably sitting too far away. Your arms should be bent slightly when holding the steering wheel.
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
Well now that isn't very nice.
Now I have to be nice?
FrigidFTSup
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trickpony1
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Does your hubby keeps his wallet in one of his back pockets?
If he does, have him move it to a front pocket.
A chiropractor told me the wallet in a back pocket can cause the entire geometry of the spine/pelvis to be out of alignment.......then add the pounding the driver experiences in the truck seat.
Not good.
If he does, have him move it to a front pocket.
A chiropractor told me the wallet in a back pocket can cause the entire geometry of the spine/pelvis to be out of alignment.......then add the pounding the driver experiences in the truck seat.
Not good.
jumpman23
Oh Yeah
Ive always said the reason any drivers backs hurt isn't from the lifting as much as it is from up and down the steps all day and sitting in that dam seat all day. Most drivers who have done this job for a long time know how to lift and know their limits and the procedure on how to eliminate lifting as much as possible. Granted the people like our buddy IVE who has a bulk route and has for many years, they do stress their backs more than others. The things that have helped me the most over the years is my inversion table, as soon as I get up and right before I go to bed, and chiropractor when I feel the need to go and a deep tissue massage every few months or so, helps big time in my opinion anyway. Do I still have some back pain sometimes? Of course but that's just natural with this job and getting older obviously. Remember your body is your best friend on this job, and you only have 1 body and only you know what works for it and how much you can push it.
Cementups
Box Monkey
Throw it in his lunchbox or backpack. Which ever he carries. Keep little to nothing in your pockets. and as tp1 said, it should definitely not be in his back pocket.....ever. It can cause immense pain in the sciatic nerve.
Also, if he's looking for even just a little relief he should ice it at night. NEVER heat. More than likely his back is inflamed and the ice (I use a bag of peas) will help lower the inflammation.
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
I'm not kidding when I say some action in the bedroom is good to loosen up the back.
Cementups
Box Monkey
box_beeyotch
Well-Known Member
You know, you'd think if a person had a prescription to something, they'd be able to spell it right....
I dont have one though so that's probably why I cant spell it. Downers aren't my thing.
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
Really, it's a investment in the whole family for the spouse to "take one for the team".
