I've heard of "Truckers Knee" but I have pain in just one of my quads - Is this normal in trucking?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BeHereNow97, Jun 10, 2021.
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So I did the internet thing , and the thing that came up most was a compressed sciatic nerve. (Meralgia paresthetica is the official name)
Tight clothing was listed one of the causes, but I don’t wear tight clothing.. i figured the belt might be a bit snug to hold the pants up. Plus, wallet, keys and junk in my pockets was probably pulling the belt downward around my hips.
So I got a pair of suspenders , loosened the belt a notch and poof, pain gone.
The numbness is still there, but all that fiery pain is gone no matter how much I walk.
I guess it can take some time to decompress, so we shall see if the numbness goes away.BeHereNow97 Thanks this. -
I got home an hour or so ago, ate a banana and 15 minutes later tested myself. Came back 131. Don't know how much a banana affects those kinds of things.
I'll go ahead and monitor it throughout the week, when I get up in the morning and then 2 hours after dinner. I'm glad you mentioned this Moose1958, even if my blood sugar levels come out alright I think it's a good idea to know how to do this and check on them periodically every once in a while, to ensure that I'm staying healthy. -
So I switched to loose underwear and the pain got better but the numbness has pretty much stayed. The "pins and needles" feeling has come and went depending on the day. I guess it's been around 9 months now since I switched back to looser underwear.
I was off work for a few months earlier this year and this "pins and needles" feeling went away a bit (but was still there sometimes), but now that I started back work the "pins and needles" type of feeling has come back strong. I'm wearing dickies work pants and a belt whereas before I largely wore sweatpants and gym shorts (please don't hate me I know the forum hates sweatpants/gym shorts lol). I wonder if that's playing a role.
The past week I've been leaving my wallet/phone in my jacket in the truck and I think I'll continue to keep my pockets empty, even my side pockets. Maybe that will help.
Question for you @NewbiusErectus - How long have you been wearing your loosened belt and your suspenders for? I'de be very interested in hearing how long it takes for the numbness to go away for you, if it ever does.Last edited: Jun 12, 2021
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Trucking is definitely hard on
The body the left knee always go first that’s the Clutching Leg , the pins and needles and numbness in left buttock indicates sciatica or disc trouble , -
On another note, I do have trucker's knee. I just recently discovered this. The pain has gotten worse over the last 7-8 months. There are some things I can do for some comfort. However, I'm reading that getting in shape, exercise, and stretching before driving, along with chiropractic care is the best way to deal with this. -
For pain just about anywhere the first doc I go to is my Chiropractor. I occasionally get the pain and burning you describe. I drive a stick. I sit upright as previously described. I see my chiropractor as soon as I get home and if needed. The day before I go back out. Pain goes away, mostly.
Exercise, exercise, exercise and stretch.
For low back, sciatica one of the most important things you can do is strengthen your abs. -
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