When Your Back Hurts From Driving - Simple Fixes

If your back hurts from driving, you probably already know that nagging, dull ache that starts in your lower spine and slowly radiates up your neck by the time you pull into your driveway. It's one of those things we often just "deal with," thinking it's a natural consequence of having a commute or going on a road trip. But honestly, it shouldn't be that way. Driving is a weirdly taxing activity for the body because you're essentially locked in a vibrating metal box in a position your spine wasn't really designed to hold for hours on end. ...

April 29, 2026 · 7 min · Michelle Ferrar