How to avoid neck/back pain when driving 11 hours hours a day

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  1. Lloydsteven

    Lloydsteven Bobtail Member

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    At age 55 I had triple cervical fusion C-5 -C-7. Now running Amazon Dedicated I am driving full 11 hour days. Does sitting on high quality pillow or putting one against my back help the body fatigue? Every run is planned by Amazon to utilize full 14 hour day.....or should I just quit? I haven't had any pain since surgery but I never want to experience those months long bouts of agony again. Thx.
     
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  3. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Make sure you don't sit on your wallet. knees higher than your hips while sitting behind the wheel. Stop and stretch. Buy a new seat. Or...quit your job and save your back if that's an option.
     
  4. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    Tilt your seat forward so you're sitting straight up too. There's ergonomics diagrams online for office chairs. Try to do the same with your driver's seat.

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  5. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    Lol....... I'm sure the suits at Amazon are great trip planners!o_O:rolleyes:
     
  6. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I don't think you can totally eliminate the pain and stiffness that comes from sitting in one position for hours. You can minimize it some by sitting properly!
     
  7. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    How many hours/miles do you spend on the drive line in those 14?
     
  8. Lapierre trucking

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    If you can afford it get a real good driver's seat with massage and heat will help tremendously
     
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  9. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    It might sound weird.... But have you tried putting a pool noodle behind your back and rolling it back and forth left to right up and down?

    I've heard that works for some people. Chiropractors words not mine.
     
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  10. Snailexpress

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    Oriental massage. Most places have truck parking.
     
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