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Tail bone

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by stabob, Jan 25, 2013.

  1. Jan 25, 2013 #1
    stabob

    stabob Heavy Load Member

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    Has anyone had the problem that Im having? Ive lost alot of weight 258 down to 180 now and the last week or so I can hardly do my job I feel like Im sitting right on my tailbone and it hurts alot! And I mean alot I had to come home today and take off the thoght of one more hour in that seat was just to much. Oh and I lost the weight the proper way 1 to 2 lbs a week over a 7 months time span with a good diet and running two miles a day. Im not to thin I was 160 to 170 all my life till ten years ago when I started this job. I hope my body gets used to it soon!
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2013 #2
    Chinatown

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    You need a pillow, called a donut. It's round with a hole in the middle, thus "donut." You can make one out of sturdy foam with a hole in it about the size of a normal sized coffee cup..or buy one at a hospital or Walmart. Sit on it so the tip of the spine/tailbone in on the hole. Make sure the donut is thick enough so that when you sit on it, the tailbone doesn't touch the seat. Always use this and you will be OK in a few days.
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2013 #3
    stabob

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    Thanks I cant believe I did not think about that!
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2013 #4
    Mark Kling

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    I always used a pillow,,, I have a frac L-4 that is healed and long periods in a seat that is straight up kills me... a pillow really helps.

    Also try moving your seat around, up/down so you are not sitting in one position for long periods.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2013 #5
    Chinatown

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    Never carry a wallet in your back pocket while driving; it puts uneven pressure on the spine and causes the spine to curve sideways.
     
    Chinatown, Jan 25, 2013
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  8. Jul 11, 2013 #6
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Did you try the donut pillow?
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2013 #7
    cuzzin it

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    Wow, i was blaming genetics for that.....
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2013 #8
    slim shady

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    If you pull a dry van your wallet shouldn't be an issue.

    Sent from my RM-845_nam_vzw_100 using Board Express
     
    slim shady, Jul 11, 2013
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  11. Apr 16, 2020 #10
    SteelTownClown

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    SHOTS FIRED!!! HAHAHA!
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2020 #10
    x1Heavy

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    I would hate to think the total failure of my spine is off that chain drive wallet I wore since 15 and am still wearing.

    Regarding the doughnut I thought it was necessary to consume food until you built up enough bulk to take a seat without the ow.
     
    x1Heavy, Apr 16, 2020
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