We all know what it’s like to sit in a car for hours and end up being super tight. When you sit for long periods of time, your hips, hamstrings and low back tighten up and cause pain. There are a few things you can do to help with this.
The day before and the morning of, make sure you stretch. We all know we should, but most of us don’t. If you are not familiar with different stretches, you can Google it or check out www.mobilitywod.com.
While you are driving put a tennis ball (I use a racquetball) between your back and the seat. Find tight spots around your shoulder blades and put pressure on them. Hold each spot for at least 30 sec. This will prevent your shoulders from slouching forward causing back pain. You can also use the hand that isn’t holding the steering wheel to push the ball into your quads or pec muscles. Be careful doing this while driving.
Once you are home, STRETCH again. Especially hit your hips and your hamstrings. The muscles shorten when you are in the seated position, so make sure you take time to lengthen back out. If you don’t have one, you may want to invest in a foam roller. Rolling out your IT Band (see picture below) and your squads will also increase your mobility.
Enjoy life – Workout!
Mandy
This picture was taken from Google Images!
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