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.”
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 β β itβs great to see the teamβs hard work recognised!
Making new best friends at the APSE event in Aviemore. Fleet, Waste and Grounds Seminar. Proud to have partnered with @fzuk.fleetservices for this event. #municipal #council #wastemanagement #truck #mercedesbenz
Weβre excited to be attending the APSE Scotland Fleet, Waste & Grounds Seminar 2026 this week, at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort!
Youβll find us on Stand 32, where our team will be on hand to chat all things fleet, commercial vehicles and support solutions. We can`t wait to meet everyone.
Proud to see the first Mercedes-Benz Actros 2453 LS ProCabin Stream tractor unit delivered to R J Rich & Son Ltd by Richard Wilson, Truck Sales Executive at Ciceley Commercials ππ
Designed for the highly specialised bulk powder sector, this impressive new vehicle will be transporting materials including sand, cement, sawdust and crushed glass β supporting the demands of local industry with a specification tailored perfectly to the job.
Featuring the 13-litre engine and a twin PTO setup to power both blower equipment and hydraulic pumps, this Actros is built to handle demanding operations efficiently and reliably.
The ProCabin StreamSpace configuration is still a relatively new addition to the Mercedes-Benz Trucks range, making this a standout addition to the R J Rich & Son Ltd fleet and a fantastic example of modern truck technology adapted for specialist regional applications.
Congratulations to the team at R J Rich & Son Ltd β we wish you many safe and productive miles ahead! β
π Double Award Success for Ciceley Commercials π
We are incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded both Daimler Truck Dealer of the Year and Customer Service Team of the Year at the Daimler Truck Dealer of the Year Awards held at the Voco Hotel in Leicester.
These awards are a fantastic achievement for our business and recognise the commitment, professionalism and teamwork demonstrated across every part of the organisation.
Head of Network Development at Daimler Truck UK, Leonhard Niemann, commented: βIβm really proud of Ciceley Commercials β they truly deserve this. Theyβve worked incredibly hard, consistently delivered strong customer satisfaction scores, and are investing significantly in the future.β
Ciceley Dealer Principal, Andy Heys, added: βI am incredibly proud of the Ciceley team and everything they continue to achieve in such a challenging and demanding industry. Their passion, commitment and drive to continually improve and do more for our customers is what makes this business so special.β
These awards not only recognise what has already been achieved, but also reflect the exciting future ahead for the business. Development of our brand-new Eurocentral site is progressing exceptionally well and remains firmly on track to open in October β another major step forward in our continued growth and investment in the future.
Thank you once again to every member of the Ciceley team for your continued hard work, and thank you to our customers for your trust, support and for continually inspiring us to raise the standard in everything we do.
