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Offline Markss

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Getting stiff whilst driving
« on: July 21, 2011, 09:13:17 AM »
What are people solutions for sore neck, back, etc whilst driving?  Has anyone tried one of those 12v massage things for the seat?

For those that still haven't gotten their mind out of the gutter - I'm talking about these:
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/MA0387/homedics-bkmp3-100-mp3-cush-massage-seat
or
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/MA1544/sanitas-shiatsu-massage-cushion
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2011, 09:20:22 AM »
The wife gives me a back massage while I’m driving and lights my smokes for me  :cup:
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2011, 09:29:33 AM »
dont know about mind in the gutter but when I used to get stiff I always thought it was a good idea to get out and stretch something;)  For some reason my wife used to think it kept me awake???;)
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2011, 09:33:53 AM »
comepletely not what i thought this thread was about!!

anyway.. when i get really "stiff" i normally pull over and have a stretch, or adjust the lumbar support in the seat a little if i can't stop. i've used those 12v things before, but i felt it was more of a hassle, and ultimately it was safer to have regular stops anyway..
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2011, 09:36:16 AM »
We usually get out, have a cuppa, stretch etc. Lasts for a while. Sometimes not.  We aren't in as much of a rush these days though.

Would they be comfy to sit on for any extended time?
I'm sure if you wondered into Dick Smiths and sat on one for a few hours they wouldn't mind ;D
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2011, 09:40:20 AM »
Good thing about the Sigma.   While towing it only gets approx 500 K's to the tank, so you can't stay in the car  for too long. !!

Plus the missus refuses to rub any of the 3 stiff legs. !!!!! ;D
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2011, 09:41:46 AM »
Wife bought one from aldi's a while ago. Found it annoying because getting in & out of the car, it'd keep moving 'round. I now lives in the back of the car till needed.
Other than that, it is good :)
Like others have said, I still rather get out, walk around & stretch, but good for when a particular un-named person "just wants to get there"
Our's can be adjusted for either bum, lower back, upper back, upper & lower back...you get the idea :)
Also has heat (3 settings I think)
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2011, 10:55:57 AM »
Ok my answer is irrelavant now sorry .... I usually drive ling distance alone
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2011, 11:07:39 AM »
Getting stiff whilst driving, reminds me of a conversation we had whilst out to dinner one night.  The wives would not believe my mate and I that there was such thing as a traveller ;D.  When I worked for main roads the crews would always try and find a female operator to run the vibrating roller as none of the blokes wanted to do it :laugh:
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2011, 11:16:23 AM »
Quote from: BradandPeta on July 21, 2011, 10:55:57 AM
Ok my answer is irrelavant now sorry .... I usually drive ling distance alone

Oh yeh??   And what do you do with your ling while you are driving. ??? ;D
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2011, 11:17:18 AM »
Quote from: gronk on July 21, 2011, 11:16:23 AM
Oh yeh??   And what do you do with your ling while you are driving. ??? ;D
HA ;D
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2011, 11:26:41 AM »
Quote from: gronk on July 21, 2011, 11:16:23 AM
Oh yeh??   And what do you do with your ling while you are driving. ??? ;D
Dont act like u don't know
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2011, 11:50:52 AM »
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2011, 12:43:38 PM »
ling ling long time!!
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2011, 01:59:08 PM »
Bugger,, got to start wearing glasses more often.. read the whole post before i noticed "Getting stiff" not "Getting A stiff" ...silly me.

 ;D ;D
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #15 on: July 21, 2011, 06:04:59 PM »
Quote from: Redback on July 21, 2011, 12:43:38 PM
ling ling long time!!
hey nice moving pic   :cup:
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2011, 06:30:25 PM »
I've found that if you are getting uncomfortable (avoiding the 'getting stiff' comment) then it is a good indication it is time for a rest.
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2011, 06:35:20 PM »
Everyone on this forum seems to be getting a bit rigid, especially Gronk...................LOL
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2011, 07:44:13 PM »
Quote from: baldheadedgit on July 21, 2011, 01:59:08 PM
Bugger,, got to start wearing glasses more often.. read the whole post before i noticed "Getting stiff" not "Getting A stiff" ...silly me.

 ;D ;D
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2011, 07:57:43 PM »
When I was in the NZ Army Engineers (years ago) it was commonly called    "Convoy C$%K"   
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #20 on: July 21, 2011, 09:35:37 PM »
Quote from: Silvo on July 21, 2011, 09:33:53 AM
comepletely not what i thought this thread was about!

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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2011, 04:42:17 PM »
Thanks for the responses about the massage thingies, I'll just have to tell my wife she'll have to do her duty and give it a rub!
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2011, 12:35:04 AM »
Shake the bottle, don't pop the cork.  You will stay awake then.
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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #23 on: July 23, 2011, 04:01:09 PM »
Quote from: kiwipete on July 21, 2011, 07:57:43 PM
When I was in the NZ Army Engineers (years ago) it was commonly called    "Convoy C$%K"   
When I was a driver in the Australian Army it was known as a "Travelling Horn"

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Re: Getting stiff whilst driving
« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2011, 09:17:52 PM »
Quote from: Burnsy on July 21, 2011, 11:07:39 AM
  The wives would not believe my mate and I that there was such thing as a traveller ;D. 
Use to know them as a Travellers, :-[
Use to get them every morning on the way to school as the sun shone through the bus window.
I'd have to hold my school bag up close as I got of the bus. 8)

About 2 and a half hours is max before I have to get out and have a walk about for twenty minutes or so. My knees feel it worst.

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