Pain in right leg while driving

**April_Ryan** · November 17th, 2012 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by Noel Salisipan

Ano ang naging prepared setting mo Mam, straight or inclined yung sandalan, mataas/mababa, mas malapit/malayo sa manibela?

Seat height: a few notches below the highest
Seat position: closer to manibela, with back (and butt

) plastered to sandalan which is straight. although I'm thinking of reclining it just a little bit this coming week. yung right leg ko, may slight bend, and upper leg is mostly supported by seat cushion.

Iniisip ko nga if I should experiment with lower seat + recline + a bit farther from manibela for a few days this coming week just so I can confirm that this was really the cause of the discomfort I was feeling.

**Quint** · November 17th, 2012 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by jick.cejoco

so, it was a matter of ergonomics, not a problem with the car. it was the car-driver interrelations or interface

Have yourself checked for Sciatica. This is the compression of the sciatic nerve from the buttocks that affects and radiates pain to the legs. Best to see a doctor about it. Audi had this problem before...

**Noel Salisipan** · November 18th, 2012 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by April_Ryan

Seat height: a few notches below the highest
Seat position: closer to manibela, with back (and butt

) plastered to sandalan which is straight. although I'm thinking of reclining it just a little bit this coming week. yung right leg ko, may slight bend, and upper leg is mostly supported by seat cushion.

Iniisip ko nga if I should experiment with lower seat + recline + a bit farther from manibela for a few days this coming week just so I can confirm that this was really the cause of the discomfort I was feeling.

Sa height, mataas din setting ko. Distance sa manibela, enough na hindi naman straight ang mga braso at hindi masyadong baluktot, pero sa sandalan mas prepared ko na naka-incline ng a few degrees. Pag long drive (more than 3hrs), nag a-adjust ako ng height at inclination para ma-reposition yung mga ngawit.

Finally, wala pa naman akong problema sa pamamanhid Mam, besides meron pala akong extra cushion na nakalagay sa seat ko.

**Chinoi** · November 20th, 2012 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by Quint

Have yourself checked for Sciatica. This is the compression of the sciatic nerve from the buttocks that affects and radiates pain to the legs. Best to see a doctor about it. Audi had this problem before...

Mukhang ito nga ang source ng pain sa right leg ko. Ang solution ko ay massage ko muna ng yun right side ng leg ko with warming oil. Didiinan ko yun tumigas na nerve for 5 minutes na parang ikinakalat ko yun oil. Slide ko pataas pababa sa side ng right leg ko. Kailangan madidiin ang pag massage ng thumb. Na observe ko na mas matagal na bago mag occur yun pain sa long driving. Minsan di na nga mag occur.

**rhythmwhispers** · November 26th, 2012 12:38 PM

I'm a new driver din. Learned with M/T and now driving AT. I noticed, my right ankle feels a little discomfort after about an hour of driving. I'll test your suggestions, however, is there an ideal and ergonomical seat? If yes, how should I know? Tnx! 😄

**stickers** · November 26th, 2012 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Type 100

Let us know what happens.

If you do resort to lowering the seat height, you might have to get used to the view. With the seat swap on my Jazz, the H-point (hip point) went down 2" and it was very noticeable, and it took me a couple weeks to confidently navigate with the lower seat and seat rail height. I doubt that height-adjustable stock seats will have that much of a difference, though.

For illustration purposes, using bottles of beer:

The beer might also help ease the pain, just dont take it while driving or before driving. Maybe when you get home na.

Originally Posted by goldrat

your wallet might be putting pressure on some nerve or vessel. specially if its thick crammed with bills, coupons, credit cards and the like.

Proven ito, may fat wallet full of receipts, calling cards and a 50-peso bill really makes my right leg numb. From then on, I remove the wallet before I drive .

**hjcals** · February 4th, 2013 11:20 AM

Saw this useful reference...

http://drivingergonomics.lboro.ac.uk...ce%20guide.pdf

**LN106G** · February 5th, 2013 08:24 PM

Proven ito, may fat wallet full of receipts, calling cards and a 50-peso bill really makes my right leg numb. From then on, I remove the wallet before I drive .[/QUOTE]

This is called the "Fat Wallet Syndrome" in Orthopedics. I havent owned a RAV4 or a Forester but I suspect their seating position ergonomics is different resulting to your Sciatica (numbness on your R leg)...

**Retz** · February 5th, 2013 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by stickers

The beer might also help ease the pain, just dont take it while driving or before driving. Maybe when you get home na.

Proven ito, may fat wallet full of receipts, calling cards and a 50-peso bill really makes my right leg numb. From then on, I remove the wallet before I drive .

masusugatan pa butt mo with that fat wallet.