Spinal care experts from the British Chiropractic Association are encouraging drivers to think about their backs when they get behind the wheel, warning that sitting in the same position for long periods is a major cause of neck and back pain.
“With the number of people suffering with neck and back pain rising by almost 10% in the last year, it’s important that we think about what we’re doing every day that could be causing unnecessary strain,” BCA Chiropractor Rishi Loatey said. He is advising drivers to ease the strain by making small adjustments to their journeys.
Sit correctly in your seat. Make sure you have your bottom against the seat back with your shoulder blades touching the back rest of the chair. The seat should be set slightly backwards so it feels natural, and your elbows should be at a comfortable and relaxed angle for driving.
Feet should fall naturally onto the pedals. You should be able to press the pedals to the floor by moving your ankles and only using your legs a little.Avoid high heels, or very thick-soled shoes, as you will have to over-extend your ankle to put pressure on the pedals.
Exercise while stuck in traffic. Try buttock clenches, side bends, seat braces (pushing your hands into the steering wheel and your back into the seat – tensing and relaxing) as well as shoulder shrugs and circles.
Set your mirror positions to suit you before you drive off. The mirror positions should allow you to see all around the car with minimal head movement.
A relaxed driving position reduces stress on the spine, allowing your seat to take your weight.
“Drivers may not realise that some simple adjustments to their journeys could make a big difference,” Rishi Loatey added.
“If the steering wheel is too high and far away, tension will build up in the shoulders and upper back. If it is too low and close to the driver, the wheel may be touching the legs, which will reduce free movement and put strain on the wrists and upper back muscles.”
It was a pleasure to welcome Richard Skidmore to our new Eurocentral dealership yesterday, on what was an incredibly significant day as he was announced as the new Managing Director of Daimler Truck UK.
Firstly, congratulations to Richard on his well-deserved appointment. With his extensive industry knowledge, strong leadership and deep understanding of both our network and our customers, there’s no doubt he is exceptionally well placed to lead Daimler Truck UK into its next chapter. Building on the strong growth and success achieved by Daimler Truck in recent years, we are confident Richard will continue to drive the business forward. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership under his leadership.
Richard`s visit also provided the perfect opportunity to showcase the fantastic progress being made on our new £8 million, state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Daimler Buses dealership at Eurocentral.
The project is progressing exactly as planned, with the facility firmly on track for completion in October, ahead of welcoming our first customers in the first week of November. Each week brings us closer to opening what will be one of the UK’s most advanced commercial vehicle dealerships, delivering an exceptional experience for customers across Scotland and providing a first-class environment for our colleagues and manufacturer partners.
Thank you to Richard for taking the time to visit us during such an exciting week. We look forward to welcoming you back when the doors officially open.
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What a fantastic day at our Ciceley golf day at @boltonoldlinksgolf ⛳
The weather may have tested us with a wet start, but once the skies cleared it turned into a brilliant day of golf, great company, and friendly competition.
We`re also delighted to have raised £535 for @eastlancshospice – a cause that means so much to our team and local community. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, and helped make the day such a success.
Take a look at some of the highlights from a memorable day on the course! 🎥🏌️♂️💙
To celebrate our recent recognition as Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year and Service Team of the Year, colleagues across the group enjoyed a well-earned lunch from @gogetstuffed 🍟
A huge thank you to Team Ciceley for your hard work, dedication and commitment. These awards are yours. 👏
We caught up with our Dealer Principal, Andy Heys. We asked him some questions about our recent MAR20X renovation. #awardwinning #mercedesbenz #commercial #dealer #truckandvan
Another amazing review for our Blackburn Service Team who continue to deliver outstanding customer service and creating a welcoming experience for every customer who visits us.
From expert support in the workshop to the all-important coffee ☕ — it’s great to see the team’s hard work recognised!
