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Almost 2 years ago I noticed a pinched nerve in my neck. Driving was the worst because the subtle impact loads of imperfect roads were torture. Sharp stabbing pains down my left arm. I'd always used chiropractic care for acute injuries, like that time you had to twist and torque to get a bolt loose in the engine bay only to immediately feel the not so subtle pain.

I had to use massage therapy to loosen the spasming muscles. Once I thought I had it under control, I tweaked my lower back playing volleyball. Stabbing pains down my leg.

I was 29, fit, but not as active as i should be, and desperate to fix myself, so I did some research. I bought Esther Gokhale's 8 steps to a pain free back from Amazon and read it cover to cover over 24 hours, using a mirror and folding chair to practice.

I can't recommend that book enough. Bad posture is an epidemic in this country and our car seats reflect that perfectly. The head rests are simply following the average American's head forward.

Her stretch sit cushion could improve your frs's seat considerably, allowing you to get your shoulders back, take weight off your lower back, and get some traction against the head rest to elongate your neck. I put these in the cars I drive more frequently that the frs, but there's no reason it won't work.

Good luck. Posture is critical to long term health and happiness...