Back Ache

[ssk2]

Hi guys,

Been driving my new (used) SR for a week now and my back is killing me!

I wonder if there is anything I can do to improve the seats (aside from replacing them!)?

I normally drive with the seat fairly far back and the incline at about 10 - 15 degrees from the vertical, I've tried moving it forward a bit so its maybe 5 degrees from the vertical but it doesn't seem to help much.

Anyone got any solutions / ideas?

[knightrider]

i suffer terribly from backache try sitting closer and more upright,

you then are forced into the seat more rather than lounging

[Demonic Angel]

Sitting straight will help your back - my seat is like this - L - and I suffer from back problems and I am never uncomfortable in the car.

It'll take a while to get used to if you sit more reclined, but its much better for you.

[ssk2]

Ah okay, I'll try that!

Cheers

[Chyownster]

also another thing about back ache whilst driving, i found my self using the throttle with my foot slanted, if u get what i mean. Rather than the fill foot covering the throttle, i used to use like my toes and rest my hell, non-purpendicular to the throttle (if u get what i mean:S)

After correcting that, my back hurted no more :)

[Al J]

Yeah I don't think it's a problem with the seats, try a more upright position. I must admit to being a 'lounger' but am fortunate to not suffer with back pain.

[Kerby]

i have the t-sport seats and not had any problems but they do suppost more than the other seats. but im a lounger as well. infact im told i lie down when driving lol :P

[Al J]

i have the t-sport seats and not had any problems but they do suppost more than the other seats. but im a lounger as well. infact im told i lie down when driving lol :P

Yes, when I was younger and driving my parents' cars they always complained about my "wanabe F1 driver" seating position.

It's less extreme now but you still wouldn't want to be sitting in the back!

[alanbradley]

I'm and "upright" and I've done all sorts of silly Yaris journeys without a problem (Perthshire to Surrey, 450 miles by lunchtime sort of silly).

Give a slightly different seat position a shot..

A

[reece]

See if you can get your hands on some T Sport seats. They are firm and comfortable with lateral support.

[BLiTZ]

i dont get any ache - did when i drove my dad's mondeo which had the lumber support almost /_

but being long i dont have much choice and the seat is all the way back with a hint of reclinedness

[jaxx]

in my 1.0l the seats im my opinion were murder, so uncomfy!

but the seats in the t-sport are superb, alot more supportive and softer

[Robie]

Hi guys,

Been driving my new (used) SR for a week now and my back is killing me!

I wonder if there is anything I can do to improve the seats (aside from replacing them!)?

I normally drive with the seat fairly far back and the incline at about 10 - 15 degrees from the vertical, I've tried moving it forward a bit so its maybe 5 degrees from the vertical but it doesn't seem to help much.

Anyone got any solutions / ideas?

Haven't tried it myself but the RAC say in an advert on the radio that rolling up a towel and putting at the small ofyour back will help prevent back ache. I suppose a cusion would do the same

[ssk2]

Hey Guys,

Changed my seating position and my backs not feeling so bad, so cheers :D.

Mind you, I've been doing less driving this week and started up the gym again, so maybe thats why, but its better anyway :).

Drove my gran's Micra just to see the difference and its like driving a truck :-\. Glad I have the Yaris :).

[Chyownster]

The yaris is a wicked car mate!

I dont think anyone understood my post :S

[Robie]

I think I do.

You were using the pedals like this :

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Now you use them like this

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[dicey2k]

Good description Robie!!

I Must admit my backs been a tad on the sore side recently until i straightened my seat a bit, and since then its been perfect! And i know my seats ain't the best but hey... Works for me!