Most people at some point in their life, have low back pain and sciatica (pain going down the leg as a result of pressure on the sciatic nerve). Often, the main cause of this is improper lifting or a prolonged position of poor sitting posture.
In the case of poor sitting posture, the specific problem is the slouching that people do as they sit. They need to keep their low back in more of a straight position.
You can simply prevent back pain by using a lumbar roll - this will support the lumbar lordosis and maintain the alignment of your entire spine in the normal anatomical position. Lumbar rolls are fairly inexpensive and can be purchased at a drug store or any health supply store. When you buy one, get one with a strap so that you can fix its position on your seat so every time you move, it doesn't end up on the floor. I've used a lumbar roll for over 12 years each time I drive and it really does work. They come in all shapes and sizes and foam densities. There are softer and harder ones, full rolls, D shaped rolles, and half rolls.
Some people just hate the feeling of a roll at first but I suggest they try it for at least a week before giving up on it. At first, I found it was "too much" but quickly it felt just right. Everyone's tolerance is different, but if you have the patience to figure out what is best for you, you'll be very happy in the end. An alternative to the roll is a full back support with an air bladder in the lumbar area that can be pumped up. This is also excellent and I find this works well for me when sitting at my desk.
Hope you follow my advice and end up escaping back pain and sciatica as a result!
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