Back issues?

Sounds like you're fine.

Just be sure to save a copy of the doctor's report saying you are okay. Back pain (by itself) usually isn't a safety issue. Back pain is more a worker's compensation issue. I've never heard of a driver killing anyone because his back was hurting. However, a shady company might claim a safety issues *just to get rid of you*!--so save the doctor's letter!!

I have back-pain issues all the time, and I'm about ten years younger than you. If you get put in an old crappy truck w/a bad driver's seat, it will make you have back issues, no matter what age you are.

 

I would go ahead and say this affects just about every driver that has driven over a period of time. From sitting long hours the muscles that hold your spine in place weaken from non-use and when you stand or switch positions they spasm and lock so that your spine doesn't go out of whack. That's where the pain comes from. Sorry I am not a doctor and do not know your exact condition. This is just general info and also of which I have suffered. An accident or injury may have caused this problem too! Whatever you do try not to stretch your back this will only make it worse. Maybe try starting with some walking exercise to build some strength back up. After that try some light trunk bends and sit-ups. Try driving with some support in the arch of your lower back such as a pillow or maybe even a towel rolled up. Be careful taking pain medications because this may cause you to think it has gone away and make you injure it further thinking you have healed. Good luck. Once again I am not a doctor and you really should see a physician if it continues.

 

agree with both previous. Also, try not to drive something without an adjustable steering wheel. Do it too long and your shoulders can get screwed up.....

 

Cropduster if your worried about back pain in the truck, here is what to do. put the seat back all the way forward so that you sit completely upright in the seat. This would be the correct way to sit anyway. to alleviate the symptoms I sit straight up in the seat and never have problems unless the road is just really really crappy. most of the back pains I get now are from sitting in the bunk with no back support. It will take a lot of getting used to if you do sit up straight in the seat as it forces your lower back into a straighter position then when you slouch in a recliner or some other comfy seat. also use the lumbar to slightly push your lower back toward the steering wheel as that would help as well. I chiropractor or your back doctor should be able to help you get your seats in the correct position to sit in. Good luck

 

Continuing with the exercises to keep those muscles in shape will be a good idea too. Hopefully, the truck you eventually get has a decent seat in it, as that will make a difference for you.

 

posture is a key and a QUALITY seat is most helpful!!! But I will say that sitting in the bunk area can definitely mess with the back, maybe try to find one of those cushion thingy's that have arms on them that you can sit a floor with. I was thinking about one those myself for the bunk area