Key point: Prolonged sitting or driving in a car can have negative effects on mood and health, including body pains and various diseases. It is important to adjust your seating position and take care of your health while driving or sitting for long periods of time. Resting, stretching, and exercising can help alleviate body pains and reduce the risk of certain diseases. Proper sitting posture is crucial to avoid back pain and other discomforts while driving. It is also important to be aware of symptoms that may arise from sitting in the same position for extended periods without moving.
Key point:
Driving or sitting in a car for a long time Whether it’s a traffic jam or traveling back to the capital during this long holiday All cause negative effects on mood and health. There are many diseases that come with sitting for long time, as well as body pains. Sore muscles, motion sickness, stress, blocked veins and herniated discs How to adjust your driving seating position without illness or causing negative health effects It starts with modifying behaviour. exercise and eating
When having to sit in the car for a long time or drive for a long time Pains in the body would ask each other immediately. How has ‘Krungthep Turakij’ collected techniques for long rides or long rides? which do not cause any negative effects on health And you must watch out for symptoms caused by sitting in the same position for many hours without moving What diseases can be at risk?
The first symptom that everyone will get if they sit in a car or sit for a long time is ‘body aches’. Having to drive to work in the morning or at night after work can cause pain. Having to sit in the same position for hours without moving at all. easily causing pain and soreness
We can deal with fatigue from long car rides by adjusting the seat to fit our body. Stretch your legs and massage your muscles during traffic jams. Or stop for a while on the way, it will help ease the pain.
Related news:
“Neck pain – back pain” is an illness that should not be ignored.
secret (not) secret How to wake up the workforce? after a long holiday
Check the symptoms of ‘post holiday blues’ depression after a long holiday.
Symptoms – diseases that can occur while driving – sitting for a long time
sore throat
Sore throat causes pain and stiffness in the neck. It tends to happen to people who sit for long periods, such as sitting in an office or driving long distances. In addition, having to do such activities for a long time can have a negative effect on other organs in the body, from such. such as the shoulders, back, hips and thighs So, if you have to drive or sit in the same position for a long time, do not forget to find time to rest or park your car to stretch.
Motion sickness can always happen whether it’s a short or long trip. It can also happen with other types of travel such as seasickness or seasickness. If anyone knows they have car sickness, they should take car sickness medicine 30 minutes before travelling. Or open the window to let the air flow, it can help too.
stress
Living on the road through traffic jams during the Christmas season is stressful. Due to the number of cars that are higher than usual during the festival and the fatigue of having to concentrate on driving, importantly, when there is stress, it will also cause poor physical and mental health. in order not to cause stress on the road We should have enough rest. Prepare necessary supplies and medicines in the car in case of an emergency. So you won’t be stressed while travelling.
Sitting too long… causing back pain
herniated disc
Sitting for a long time can cause pain, stiffness in the back. which is a small symptom like this If it is allowed to happen regularly without changing behavior or finding a solution. It can lead to major problems such as herniated disc disease Traveling by car during long holidays takes a long time to reach the destination. It will park and stop for a break, the pump is full. Therefore, you should spend time while in traffic to exercise the muscles of the arms, legs, neck so that the muscles can move and relieve tension.
venous thromboembolism
Deep vein thrombosis is more likely to occur in people who have to sit still for a long time, such as sitting in a car. taking a plane Or sitting in the office is also considered a risk. Where this condition can be serious and life threatening, so having to sit in a car or sit for a long time He should move and change some posture, otherwise the condition of the veins may require it.
Therefore, the ‘sitting posture’ is the posture that gets the most pressure in the spinal cavity, and sitting for a long time can contribute to back pain. but mainly muscle pain Because sitting for a long time causes the muscles to contract and not relax
As a general rule, it is recommended that you should not sit for more than 30 minutes in a row. You should get up and change your posture. change some postures That’s a big problem for young office workers. who all sat by the table for a long time Leads to office syndrome as well
In addition to sitting for a long time Incorrect sitting posture, sliding back, shoulders hanging over the computer In this way, back pain alone is not enough. Symptoms can also spread to your neck, shoulders, hips and legs.
What is the correct sitting posture?
Correct sitting is
Sit comfortably with your back straight, back pressed against the back of the chair, torso upright, legs perpendicular to the floor. Put your weight on both feet. not leaning forward to look down at the computer screen Your eyes are at the same level as the computer screen. arm to use keyboard Keep your elbows in line with your body, keeping your wrists and elbows in a straight line, forming a 90 degree angle with your shoulders. This can help reduce back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain.
Remedy for driving too long.. then body aches and back pain
Driving must be in a seated position, which, as I said, is already subject to high pressure on the back. Also not sitting comfortably like any other type of sitting Because driving requires a lot of concentration to control things around the body, causing more pressure. It can cause muscle fatigue, back pain, arms and legs, and if a person has other factors, such as a lot of body weight. Or if you already have spinal disease, this can cause more back pain.
Correct driving posture
Your knees must be slightly higher than your hips. The seat should be the right distance from the steering wheel, not too far or too close. so that we can control the steering wheel effectively Legs can step on the pedal with reasonable pressure. The sitting position where the pressure in the spinal column is less is Lean back about 20 degrees and the back should have Back Support, but it depends on each person’s body as well as how much it should be reclined to be appropriate. Some people like to think that a semi-reclined position is comfortable, but it actually adds pressure to the spine. Add fatigue to the back And a semi-reclining position can cause you to fall asleep at the wheel.
“Sitting or driving too long Also, bad posture may not be the direct cause, but it can also lead to back pain. Therefore, behavior should be changed. used correctly If left for a long time of back pain from normal muscles It can cause spinal problems, it is possible. Or anyone who already has back pain should avoid behaviors that will cause more back pain.”
Seat adjustment in 9 easy steps
1. Sit with your back, hips and thighs as close to the seat as possible.
so that the pillow hugs the body pit as much as possible
2. Adjust the seat distance
The optimal distance is when your knees are slightly bent when you apply the brakes all the way, unless you put the brakes on. or full acceleration It also helps to reduce injuries if there is a collision with the car in front of you.
3. Adjust the seat height.
to have good visibility visible around the car and be able to see all parts of the mirror clearly
4. Adjust the seat cushion slightly upwards.
to be able to step on the accelerator or brake more easily and allow the seat cushion to support the hips better
5. Adjust the backrest
Lean about 110 degrees to create a reasonable distance from the steering wheel. This will make it easier to control the car.
6. Adjust the headrest cushion.
to match the height of the driver’s head and the distance between the head and The head cushion should be about 2 centimetres.
7. Hold the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions.
because it is a position close to the shoulder Reduces shoulder pain And it also makes it easy to turn the steering wheel, not slipping out of your hands
8. Adjust the angle of the steering wheel.
Being at the degree it feels most comfortable holding the wheel not feeling the need to reach out or shoulder stiffness
9. Adjust the distance of the steering wheel.
Before adjusting, try stretching your arms to rest on the steering wheel. If the wrist is not on the steering wheel Adjust the distance of the steering wheel to match the length of our wrists. with the body still attached to the seat while adjusting the correct distance Our arms are slightly bent as we hold the garlands. which makes it easy to control
Changing behavior before back pain
There are many types of back pain. Whether it is pain along the spine, pain in the shoulders, lumbar, or lower back. Which is partly caused by wrong behavior … So, we have some practical advice. what to do to avoid back pain
1. Isometric Exercise
An exercise suitable for patients with back pain. by contracting any one muscle for a moment and then releasing it alternately Without movement, such as pushing the wall, putting pressure on objects or pulling the chair we are sitting on This continuous exercise will help build muscle strength. Including preventing premature degeneration of the intervertebral discs
2. Sleep
Bring a pillow to support the legs. And when getting out of bed or getting out of bed, it should be done in the side lying position.
3. Food
Focus on foods high in calcium, such as milk, leafy green vegetables, small fish that can be eaten whole. Make sure you drink enough clean water, at least 6-8 glasses a day. The bad things should be avoided, such as smoking, drinking tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks.
4. Medicine
Patients should only take the drug under a doctor’s prescription! And if there is an abnormality or allergy to the drug Stop the drug immediately and see a doctor as soon as possible.
Reference: Vejthani Hospital, Samitivej Hospital
#Czech #Diseases #driving #sitting #long #time #dangerous #health
