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South Wales Argus
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
How to avoid aches and pains while driving: 5 tips revealed
It comes as research from Cazoo found that 57% of drivers surveyed say they suffer from 'Repetitive Driving Strain' (RDS). This is pain in areas such as their back, neck, shoulders and hips while driving. To help them out, Helen O'Leary, director and physiotherapist at Complete Pilates, has teamed up with Cazoo. Together, they have created a driver-friendly car guide on how drivers can best position themselves when driving, to avoid aches and pains. How to avoid aches and pains while driving Adjusting your seat It's important to if you're driving a shared car to adjust the seat so it bests fits you when you're behind the wheel. Helen explains: "First of all, you need to ensure that the seat is not pressing against the back of your knees - many cars allow you to lengthen or shorten the seat to achieve this. "Seat height is also key - you should be sitting upright, similarly to in a desk chair. "Finally, when thinking about the steering wheel height, you should ensure that your arms are slightly bent. "Most modern cars allow you to adjust the seat exactly, so ensure you take time to set it correctly before each drive.' Lumbar support Supporting your spine is the most effective way to avoid RDS, which can be done fairly easily. Helen says: "The easiest way to do this in a car is getting Lumbar support, or finding a way to support your lower back - for example through a cushion. "Ensuring you have enough support in your lower back will help you sit up straight without overextending.' Cruise control If you have the option for cruise control in your car, then that can help reduce RDS. Helen explains: "This feature can be incredibly useful for preventing pain. Having a car with cruise control means that you can take your foot off the gas and therefore not work your foot and ankle muscles constantly. "This will help reduce the chances of a sore and tired foot and ankle, particularly those muscles at the front of your shin.' Cars with options for this include a Volkswagen ID5, and a Ford Mustang Mach E. Take breaks It's important to take breaks from driving to give your body a chance to move and lubricate its own parts. Recommended reading: Helen adds: "It is also worth taking time to stretch in this break, as it can help to prevent any further stiffness'. Staying flexible beyond the car It is important to maintain a good strength and flexibility routine to aid recovery after long drives. Exercises Helen recommends include back extension, Reverse Nordics, sumo squat, high step up and book openings.
BBC News
06-03-2025
- BBC News
Huyton: Man dies after bike struck by car in hit and run
A man in his 60s has died after his bicycle was struck by a car which then left the scene on Merseyside. The victim was riding a blue mountain bike near the junction of Tarbock Road and Manley Road in Huyton when he was hit by a black Volkswagen ID5 at 12.20 GMT on Wednesday, police car was found abandoned a short time later on Greenfield Drive nearby. Merseyside Police are continuing to question a 34-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Several roads were closed until the evening following the collision while forensics officers examined the Sgt Andy Roper said the man's family had been informed and were being supported and appealed for witnesses to come said: "This collision happened at busy time of day on a busy road, so I would appeal directly to anyone who saw anything and who we haven't yet spoken to with my team to please get in touch." He urged anyone with dashboard cameras who may have been in the area in the moments before the crash to "urgently review the footage"."I would appeal to any homeowners or businesses with CCTV systems to either check for the black Volkswagen ID5 car or contact our team so that we can provide you with a link to allow us to check the footage," Det Sgt Roper said. "Any CCTV showing this car around the time of this incident may be crucial to our investigation to try and enable us to provide answers to the man's family." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
