Lower back hurts riding in the Z?

kenchan · 02-11-2011, 10:16 AM

when i used memory foam (temper something it was called) under my butt it felt really good... well, until a cold day it was like a brick.

Mt Tam I am · 02-11-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wdkwang

Picked up a touring/sport/navi Z this Tuesday and I've noticed it's been taking a slight toll on my back. I'm 24. I've tried adjusting the seat however I can but I think I'm going to have to invest in a small pillow. Anyone have a recommendation for this situation or specific kind of pillow? Thank you

I agree no wallet in back pocket while you drive.

Here is the stretch that will save your back the rest of your life. Think of an aluminum can that you bend one direction then the other until it snaps in half. Do not allow your back to snap in half.

1) Stand straight, hands straight up, slowly bend at your hips, do not touch your toes on the first try, but that will be your goal eventually. Let your body weight stretch out your back a few seconds.

2) Slowly stand back up straight hands reaching for the heavens and then lean and stretch backwards towards a wall so you can catch yourself. If you want to use your hands to walk down and back up the wall. You should hear popping and cracking.

Keep repeating.
In future days you will become more limber, and the back pain wains.

Good luck.

shadoquad · 02-11-2011, 10:29 AM

heating pads ftw, too. For back pain, especially lumbar, I love me a good heating pad, couch, movie combo.

cheshirecat · 02-11-2011, 10:31 AM

check the exercise at the far right.

kenchan · 02-11-2011, 10:48 AM

huh, i should start excercising more... thanks!

saber · 02-11-2011, 11:11 AM

ughhh planks haha

do some yoga!

Mt Tam I am · 02-11-2011, 11:24 AM

As James Bond said "There are better exercises for a mans lower back"

Tell the girl friend or wife to help you out. Then secretly do the real exercises, so you show improvement and the need for more female help.

spitfire9200 · 02-11-2011, 11:36 AM

dude. I don't have back problems, and no matter what I do, from day 1, this car has been the ultimate discomfort.

My 350z was super comfortable, I don't get it.

Baer383 · 02-11-2011, 11:48 AM

Eat less cheese cake.

spitfire9200 · 02-11-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Eat less cheese cake.

lol I'm 5' 9" and am in good shape.

nice try!

cheshirecat · 02-11-2011, 12:07 PM

I dunno if it's just the touring seats, but mine is more comfortable than the 350. I dunno. The lumbar support is much better.

shadoquad · 02-11-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I dunno if it's just the touring seats, but mine is more comfortable than the 350. I dunno. The lumbar support is much better.

I have heard complaints about the 370 touring seats. I have a base model, and I haven't had many problems.

I want a Z · 02-11-2011, 02:49 PM

I have a memory foam lumbar support cushion that I got from Office Depot and use in my office, it should work great the car.

Office Depot Brand Memory Foam Back Rest 2 516 H x 13 34 W x 14 18 D Black by Office Depot

wdkwang · 02-11-2011, 02:58 PM

ill try out the different stretching exercises and look into the cushions if they don't remedy the issue after a week or two. i'm 6'2" and 185lb. i go to the gym 3-5 days a week so i'm not out of shape (other than still smoking =/ ). i've situated the seats so that my head has about 2-3 inches from the roof but i do notice that i'm naturally tense driving in the Z lol, i would imagine that is adding to the problem like kenchan said.
thanks for the help everyone

PapoZalsa · 02-11-2011, 10:47 PM

That must be an old back injury. Not another thing to blame the 370Z for. I'm 6"0" and have driven the 370Z straight for over 9 hrs and the 350Z for over 10 hrs and never had any back problem.

Back off the donuts, that might help...

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wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	ill try out the different stretching exercises and look into the cushions if they don't remedy the issue after a week or two. i'm 6'2" and 185lb. i go to the gym 3-5 days a week so i'm not out of shape (other than still smoking =/ ). i've situated the seats so that my head has about 2-3 inches from the roof but i do notice that i'm naturally tense driving in the Z lol, i would imagine that is adding to the problem like kenchan said. thanks for the help everyone __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	That must be an old back injury. Not another thing to blame the 370Z for. I'm 6"0" and have driven the 370Z straight for over 9 hrs and the 350Z for over 10 hrs and never had any back problem. Back off the donuts, that might help... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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02-11-2011, 10:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	when i used memory foam (temper something it was called) under my butt it felt really good... well, until a cold day it was like a brick.

02-11-2011, 10:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	heating pads ftw, too. For back pain, especially lumbar, I love me a good heating pad, couch, movie combo.

02-11-2011, 10:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	check the exercise at the far right.

02-11-2011, 10:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	huh, i should start excercising more... thanks!

02-11-2011, 11:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
saber chew chew chew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 1,430 Drives: WRX Rep Power: 25	ughhh planks haha do some yoga!

02-11-2011, 11:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
spitfire9200 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 390 Drives: 13' E92 M3 Rep Power: 16	dude. I don't have back problems, and no matter what I do, from day 1, this car has been the ultimate discomfort. My 350z was super comfortable, I don't get it.

02-11-2011, 12:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	I dunno if it's just the touring seats, but mine is more comfortable than the 350. I dunno. The lumbar support is much better.

02-11-2011, 02:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 15	I have a memory foam lumbar support cushion that I got from Office Depot and use in my office, it should work great the car. Office Depot Brand Memory Foam Back Rest 2 516 H x 13 34 W x 14 18 D Black by Office Depot