https://community.aarp.org/t5/Healthy-Living/Eureka/m-p/2624060#M8763 <P>&nbsp;</P><P>Because of my severe hip arthritis, riding over bumps has been very painful. Usually, I rest my spine against the entire back of the front seat and experience intense discomfort accordingly. But for some inscrutable reason, last week during a long ride to visit some friends, I just happened to inch my back forward, grabbing a door cubbyhole for support with my right hand and holding onto the seat belt strap with my left hand. Miraculously when any bump jostled the car, I felt no pain at all. SInce then, I have utilized my flawless new—found tactic. Nor do I wait for a bump to appear: During the entire trip, I keep my spine forward-- no backsliding allowed. How’s that for a home remedy!</P><P>I’m sure that my spine now appreciates the relief, as does my wife. She no longer has to suffer my raucous growls and howls, at least in the car.</P> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:09:47 GMT schlomo 2025-08-31T00:09:47Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Healthy-Living/Eureka/m-p/2624060#M8763 <P>&nbsp;</P><P>Because of my severe hip arthritis, riding over bumps has been very painful. Usually, I rest my spine against the entire back of the front seat and experience intense discomfort accordingly. But for some inscrutable reason, last week during a long ride to visit some friends, I just happened to inch my back forward, grabbing a door cubbyhole for support with my right hand and holding onto the seat belt strap with my left hand. Miraculously when any bump jostled the car, I felt no pain at all. SInce then, I have utilized my flawless new—found tactic. Nor do I wait for a bump to appear: During the entire trip, I keep my spine forward-- no backsliding allowed. How’s that for a home remedy!</P><P>I’m sure that my spine now appreciates the relief, as does my wife. She no longer has to suffer my raucous growls and howls, at least in the car.</P> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:09:47 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Healthy-Living/Eureka/m-p/2624060#M8763 schlomo 2025-08-31T00:09:47Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Healthy-Living/Eureka/m-p/2624131#M8764 <P>Isn’t it great when you can find that perfect position? &nbsp;I use a lumbar pillow when I have back pain and it solves mine when I have pain. &nbsp;Glad you found that sweet spot&nbsp;</P> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:10:19 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Healthy-Living/Eureka/m-p/2624131#M8764 SereneSeagull 2025-08-31T17:10:19Z