Health
Last Nov, I began to have sciatic nerve problems. Finally, in Feb, Drs. decided that I need back surgery. So, Feb 25, they installed some artificial parts and seven screws. One of the problems was ...
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Jim Shoe wrote:
Since I travel by myself, I do several things to take care of my back.
1. I plan 300 mile days - about 6 hours of driving.
2. I stop at rest areas, use the bathroom, then walk around my rig to make sure everything is where it belongs while stretching my legs.
3. When my back starts hurting, I have a bath towel that I doubled, rolled up tight and tied off with string. I slide it between my back and the seat to change the position of my spine for awhile.
My legs start going numb too. I've tried all those back supports that are on the market and none of them work. Seems all they do is lift you up or push you too far forward.
That is a real GOOD tip with the towel, because that IS where the nerves are that get pinched. Can't wait to try it. Thanks.
