Back pain driving Boxster

[Bladecutter]

Originally Posted by Mike_Yi

I've had mild back pain on and off for years. It's never been a big deal, though painful. Usually, I'd strain my back or wake up sore. It would be sore for a few days, then go away. If I did back strengthening exercises, it would never bother me.

I'm wondering if anybody else have found that their Boxster causes back pain. If so, have you found a solution? Yesterday I finally told my wife that I think I might have to sell the car if I cannot find a solution.

I would recommend seeing a chiropractor as soon as you can.
It sounds like their might be something out of position, that when you apply pressure to it just the right way, is pinching a nerve cluster.

If you can, bring your car, and ask him/her to take a look at your seating position, and show them where it hurts as you sit in the car. They can then look at your leg position, and lower back position, and most likely will be able to pin point the most likely locations that would cause your pain, rather quickly.

A trip shouldn't cost you much if you have decent insurance, and some places, like the one I go to, is only $35 for a session. One session a month or two, and I'm usually doing pretty good.

BC.

[rick3000]

I bought one of these for my car, it works well. My back no longer starts hurting after 2-3 hours of driving. Well worth $25, it won't fix your back but it certainly helps.
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[Mike_Yi]

Originally Posted by Bladecutter

I would recommend seeing a chiropractor as soon as you can.
It sounds like their might be something out of position, that when you apply pressure to it just the right way, is pinching a nerve cluster.

I've got a slight herniation in my L-5. It doesn't bother me every, except when in the car or thereafter.

[cvhs18472]

I rolled a discloth and put it at the base of the back rest and behind the cushion about two years ago and now do 3 or 4 hour rides with no more stiffness than in my wife's C-70 convertable. Much cheaper. Ed

[spine911]

Originally Posted by Mike_Yi

I've got a slight herniation in my L-5. It doesn't bother me every, except when in the car or thereafter.

Just like most patients that leave out the most important information last ...A Lumbar herniation, no matter how slight is the cause of the back pain...position seating, ergonomics are exaccerbating factors.

I am assuming that this has been a chronic problem, and you've been seen by your MD, Physical Therapist. It would be a good idea to do your home exercise back program (stretching, stabilization) regularly.

[Mike_Yi]

Originally Posted by spine911

Just like most patients that leave out the most important information last ...A Lumbar herniation, no matter how slight is the cause of the back pain...position seating, ergonomics are exaccerbating factors.

I am assuming that this has been a chronic problem, and you've been seen by your MD, Physical Therapist. It would be a good idea to do your home exercise back program (stretching, stabilization) regularly.

I'm pretty sure that the herniation is a result of driving this car. Seriously. I've had back pain before, but it's never been this type of back pain. It's always been a muscular thing, or a pinched nerve type of thing (tingling down my leg).

I work out regularly (including my back - carefully) as well as stretching and flexibility. When I say regularly, I mean six days per week.

I folded up some cloth and stuck it behind the lumbar area of my seat. The lower back pad on the Recaro seat covers the whole lumbar area, so it wasn't a big deal to do that. It seems a bit better. Time will tell.