What’s the best way to manage sciatica on long road trips?

Sciatica—pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg—can be aggravated by long periods of sitting, making road trips uncomfortable. Here’s how to minimize sciatica pain while traveling:

🚗 Adjust Your Seat for Proper Posture –

• Sit with your back straight and hips slightly above knee level.
• Use a lumbar support pillow or rolled-up towel to support your lower back.

🔄 Change Positions & Shift Weight – Avoid sitting in one static position for too long—tilt your hips, stretch your legs, and shift your weight often.

🛑 Take Standing & Stretching Breaks – Every hour or two, stop and walk, stretch, or do gentle backbends to release nerve compression.

🦵 Use Sciatica-Friendly Seat Cushions – A wedge cushion or memory foam seat pad reduces pressure on the sciatic nerve.

⚡ Bonus Tip: If sciatica is severe, consider spinal decompression therapy, nerve blocks, or spinal cord stimulation for long-term relief.

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