Lower back hurts riding in the Z?

wdkwang · 02-11-2011, 02:00 AM

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

mengel · 02-11-2011, 02:25 AM

My back hurt a little and I stopped putting my wallet in my back pocket and that seemed to help.

ihatepotholes · 02-11-2011, 03:01 AM

your kidneys might be shot? jp jp

djpathfinder · 02-11-2011, 03:19 AM

Have you tried to adjust the lumbar support on your seat?

wdkwang · 02-11-2011, 03:31 AM

ya i've tried multiple times adjusting the seat settings but i haven't found a setting that alleviates it. i don't notice the pain until i'm relaxed back in the house sitting down. i understand the purpose of the seat design; i just can never quite feel comfortable enough.

houkouonchi · 02-11-2011, 03:38 AM

Is it possible your back was sore/hurt to begin with? My back was only slightly bothering me when I first got the Z and I noticed after driving the Z and several days after driving it each day it got really bad. It actually got the point I had to go to the doctor for it but I eventually found that the Z was just causing additional pain on my already hurt back. Once my back completely stopped bothering me I never had problems with back pain while driving the Z (or after driving it) after that.

wdkwang · 02-11-2011, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by houkouonchi

Is it possible your back was sore/hurt to begin with? My back was only slightly bothering me when I first got the Z and I noticed after driving the Z and several days after driving it each day it got really bad. It actually got the point I had to go to the doctor for it but I eventually found that the Z was just causing additional pain on my already hurt back. Once my back completely stopped bothering me I never had problems with back pain while driving the Z (or after driving it) after that.

What kind of backpain was it, and how did you cure it? I do some heavy lifting in the gym so that can add to the back strain. I'll agree with you on your point. Whatever you did to alleviate your back, let me know, cause I don't want to end up resenting the car just cause of my back.

kailua · 02-11-2011, 04:26 AM

The Z's seats are not the most ergonomic nor the most comfortable seats out there. They just look the part. Plus, you have to contort your body a bit to get in and out and the short wheelbase makes the car bounces alot. The other thing I noticed is that because the roof is low, you kind of end up hunkering down to see out the windshield and this contributes to back strain. If your 6ft or taller it seems to be a bigger issue.

dwntwnall4u · 02-11-2011, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mengel

My back hurt a little and I stopped putting my wallet in my back pocket and that seemed to help.

I had the exact same scenario, wallet in back pocket...no good. Now issues.

spearfish25 · 02-11-2011, 07:39 AM

Also try some stretching exercises. If the Z seat is hurting your back, you have an underlying back problem.

Baer383 · 02-11-2011, 08:28 AM

My wallet is big it caused me to be put in traction.

djpathfinder · 02-11-2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

My wallet is big it caused me to be put in traction.

Buy more mods...that'll fix your wallet!

kenchan · 02-11-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mengel

My back hurt a little and I stopped putting my wallet in my back pocket and that seemed to help.

+1
This helps greatly. Also wearing loose pants and just sitback and relax when sitting in the seat. Lot of times drivers are stiff from concentrating too much on driving smoothly.

kenchan · 02-11-2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Buy more mods...that'll fix your wallet!

cheshirecat · 02-11-2011, 08:52 AM

Check this out:
INFLATABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT from Aircraft Spruce

A lot of people in 350z have used this and it works great. Just install it under the cover and you're good to go.

02-11-2011, 02:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	Lower back hurts riding in the Z? 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 __________________ 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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02-11-2011, 03:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	ya i've tried multiple times adjusting the seat settings but i haven't found a setting that alleviates it. i don't notice the pain until i'm relaxed back in the house sitting down. i understand the purpose of the seat design; i just can never quite feel comfortable enough. __________________ 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!

02-11-2011, 07:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Also try some stretching exercises. If the Z seat is hurting your back, you have an underlying back problem. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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ihatepotholes Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nj Posts: 129 Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Rep Power: 15	your kidneys might be shot? jp jp

02-11-2011, 03:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 14	Is it possible your back was sore/hurt to begin with? My back was only slightly bothering me when I first got the Z and I noticed after driving the Z and several days after driving it each day it got really bad. It actually got the point I had to go to the doctor for it but I eventually found that the Z was just causing additional pain on my already hurt back. Once my back completely stopped bothering me I never had problems with back pain while driving the Z (or after driving it) after that.

02-11-2011, 04:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 16	The Z's seats are not the most ergonomic nor the most comfortable seats out there. They just look the part. Plus, you have to contort your body a bit to get in and out and the short wheelbase makes the car bounces alot. The other thing I noticed is that because the roof is low, you kind of end up hunkering down to see out the windshield and this contributes to back strain. If your 6ft or taller it seems to be a bigger issue.

02-11-2011, 08:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	My wallet is big it caused me to be put in traction. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

02-11-2011, 08:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Check this out: INFLATABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT from Aircraft Spruce A lot of people in 350z have used this and it works great. Just install it under the cover and you're good to go.

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