"The doctor of the future
will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the
human frame, in diet, and in the cause of and prevention of disease."
Thomas A. Edison
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Driving
Posture
Driving
for
long
periods
of
time,
or
during
a
stressful
daily
commute,
can
be
especially
tough
on
your
body.
Here's
a
look
at
the
good
and
the
bad
of
proper
driving
posture.
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- Straight
head,
held
high
- Shoulders
back
- Chest
out
- Stomach
tucked
in
- Back
supported
- Legs
supported
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- Tilted
head
and/or
body
- Protruding
head
(too
far
forward)
- Retracted
head
(too
far
back)
- Rounded
shoulders
- Rounded
upper
back
- Rounded
lower
back
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- Sit
up
straight
and
keep
your
chin
pulled
in
to
avoid
thrusting
your
head
forward.
- Adjust
the
head
rest
so
that
it
supports
the
middle
of
your
head.
- Adjust
the
seat
so
you
are
sitting
as
close
to
the
steering
wheel
as
you
can
(and
still
feel
safe).
This
will
eliminate
any
unnecessary
reaching,
which
increases
the
pressure
on
the
lumbar
spine
and
can
stress
your
neck,
shoulders
and
wrists.
- Sit
firmly
against
the
seat
back
and
support
your
spine.
Many
car
manufacturers
have
developed
car
seats
that
support
the
natural
curves
of
the
spine.
However,
if
your
car
seat
does
not
provide
much
back
support,
try
placing
a
small
rolled-up
to
towel,
a
pillow,
or
a
commercial
back
support
between
your
lower
back
and
the
seat
for
additional
support.
- Sit
with
your
knees
slightly
higher
than
your
hips.
You
may
need
to
purchase
a
foam
wedge
to
place
on
your
seat
bottom
to
accomplish
this.
- Be
sure
you're
not
sitting
on
anything
that
would
throw
your
spine
out
of
alignment
(such
as
a
wallet
in
your
back
pocket
or,
for
those
of
you
in
colder
climates,
large
chunks
of
coat
fabric).
- Take
breaks!
As
always,
your
body
appreciates
a
change
now
and
then.
Pull
over
periodically
(at
least
every
two
hours
when
on
an
extended
journey)
and
smell
the
roses
while
walking
and
stretching.
If
you
use
your
common
sense
while
driving
and
incorporate
the
above
suggestions,
you
will
have
a
more
enjoyable
trip
and
arrive
feeling
invigorated
and
energetic
rather
than
exhausted
and
wishing
for
a
nap.
Enjoy
the
ride!
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