These injuries include foot cramps, low back pain, stiff neck, and sore shoulders from poor posture, stress, tension, and staying in one posture or position for a extended period. In the United Kingdom, the term 'repetitive driving injury' (RDI) has been used. Discomfort and lower back pain are frequent complaints reported by drivers. Depending on how fast you accelerate or decelerate, you will feel a force on your body.Ĭan driving cause discomfort or pain? Back to top
In addition, your body experiences up-and-down vibrations from the car travelling on uneven or bumpy road surfaces and the body moves sideways when you turn on corners. If your vehicle has a standard (manual) transmission, you must use the other foot on the clutch and one arm and hand to operate the gear shift. One foot may be flat on the floor and the other at an angle to operate the accelerator and brake pedals. To operate the brake and accelerator pedals, you have to extend your legs more forward than you would when sitting at a desk. When you use the steering wheel, your hands and arms are higher than when you are working at a desk. No, even though you are sitting, they are different activities. Is sitting in a car seat the same as sitting in a chair? Back to top
