Have a Seat
Getting to the office bent out of shape? Your car seat could be why.
Aching backs, fatigued muscles, eye strain and cramped limbs can
make your commute miserable. Factors that affect your driving
position include nonadjustable seats, insufficient lateral or
lumbar support, and dashboard controls out of comfortable reach and
view. The upper back, lumbar region, thighs and head are critical
areas of the body that need support. Some seats strain your back by
flexing your hips upward; others are too low to the floor, causing
drivers to strain their necks or tip their heads back. The seats in top-of-the-line Cadillac, Jaguar, Lexus, Lincoln
and Mercedes-Benz models are equipped with the best lumbar support,
plus inflatable bolsters and multipositioning choices. The Lexus
LS430 has a 14-way power driver's seat, front and rear vertical
height, four-point lumbar support and fore-aft adjustments.
Lincoln's Aviator, LS and Navigator luxury models have seats
with side bolsters, heating and cooling, and lumbar support.
Jaguar's XJR sedans have 16-way seats, lumbar support, and
headrest height and cushion extension adjustment. Saab's Aero
9-5 sedan has the best seats in its price class (starting at
$39,465), with adjustable lumbar support, large side bolsters, and
heating and cooling. Several Toyota car and truck seats are made by
Araco Corp., rated by J.D. Power & Associates as highest in
overall seat quality. A foam wedge or roll-shaped pillow, backrest cushion, add-on
headrest, or ergonomic seat cover with built-in lumbar pads and
side bolsters can improve seat comfort; or you can replace your
driver's seat entirely. Find products on the Web at www.truckstuff.com,
www.effective-ergonomics.com.au, www.addonheadrest.com and www.precisionfit.com.
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Editor and consultant Jill Amadio has been reporting on the
automotive industry for 25 years.
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