  shoulder pain ? rotator cuff injury  (15 Posts) gingeroots Tue
08-Jan-13 15:33:56  Oh thanks allergic - it never ocurred to me
to google ( goodness knows why ) and I've made you write an
explanatory post instead !  But your post is jolly helpful
,thank you .  Allergictoironing Tue 08-Jan-13 11:26:59  Hi
gingeroots. I would try to avoid suggestions if someone has a
specific problem, as what's generally accepted as a good
position may exacerbate some conditions. But as a general rule
Have the back as upright as you can be comfortable Steering
wheel comparatively low & close to you Seat not tilted too far
back Headrest set forward enough so you don't have to tilt your
head to be touching it Lumbar support set so it's in the small
of your back, supportive but not pressing.  The theory is that
you have the whole legth of your back supported not just your
shoulders; and having the back of the seat tilted too far back
tends to encourage slouching. Arms should be able to be dropped
comparatively low, and not stret