Safe trucking career for drivers with scoliosis?

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  1. 23YearoldTrucker

    23YearoldTrucker Light Load Member

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    Is it safe to make driving as a career if somebody has scoliosis?

    Spine shaped like "c" or "s" instead of straight like most..
     
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  3. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Sure why not. All you are doing is holding a steering wheel 97% of the time.
     
  4. devildriver66

    devildriver66 Bobtail Member

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    You've not been in many truck stops have you?
     
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  5. 23YearoldTrucker

    23YearoldTrucker Light Load Member

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    No i haven't.. not yet anyway lol

    Is it alot of drivers with scoliosis
     
  6. lfod14

    lfod14 Road Train Member

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    Speak for yourself
     
  7. lfod14

    lfod14 Road Train Member

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    I don't see why not. unless you have pain along with it typically scoliosis doesn't get worse, it's just something you have. Braces can help if your young and you've been diagnosed with correctable scoliosis. I'd have a chiropractor take a look but again, don't see any reason why not. Sitting in an office chair does more damage than a truck seat, at least truck seats float.
     
  8. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    And if you do start driving, work for a company that has (dare I say) Volvos. I am in no way a fan. They are butt ugly. But they ride as nice or nicer than any truck you'll find. Or go with a Freightliner Columbia and give up trucking after one day.
     
  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Over the years I've seen many drivers with scoliosis. Depending on the severity can go with flatbeds or maybe a 100% no-touch freight company.
     
  10. icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    His legs is strong Mrs Gump, strongest I've ever seen. But his back is as crooked as a politician.

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  11. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    my backs got a twist, no pain at all, the skool nurse said I'd be on disability if I didn't get it fixed. I is still working.
    But never had a doctor giving me the DOT physical care about it.
     
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