lumbar pain in GTI?

[gelshocker]

Hi, was wondering if anyone has back/lumbar pain and that the GTI seat (leather in my case) just couldn't be adjusted to deal with the pain? Has anyone gone so far as to change the seats (Recaro?). Thanks,

[corgi]

I've had this before in other cars but not the GTD.

The main remedy was to make sure you take everything out of your back pockets - and this worked for me 

Are you unusually short or tall? Are you prone to issues with your back?

The Golf does not seem to have an offset driving position like some... which another common cause

[gelshocker]

I'm 6' (183cm). I have a history of lumbar pain. If I drive smoothly it's not so bad; not so much when I repeatedly try out the turbo lag   

I'm getting closer to a comfortable pain-free position. I think one culprit may be the headrest that cannot be inclined. I'll be looking into neck cushions to take the stress out of the neck. Cheers,

Cheers,

[Snooze]

I had this. Retract the lumbar so the seat back is flush. Sorted it for me

[gelshocker]

I had this. Retract the lumbar so the seat back is flush. Sorted it for me

Thanks, will try this out. When you mean flush as in: make the seat back flat as a plank? Or completely retract the lumbar support fully in?

I have had a hernia in my lumbar (L3-L4) area, and so the lumbar support and how to set in up properly for best comfort is important.

Cheers,

[mcmaddy]

I've got two disc bulges in my lower back and have eventually found a comfortable driving position. I've got the lumbar support fully retracted and find the worst part is the seat height. Also the seat base doesn't tilt which would be helpful so I'll be going leather again next time.

[itavaltalainen]

That's the conundrum: VW make a young mens car and sell it to old folk with bad backs

[Snooze]

I had this. Retract the lumbar so the seat back is flush. Sorted it for me

Thanks, will try this out. When you mean flush as in: make the seat back flat as a plank? Or completely retract the lumbar support fully in?

I have had a hernia in my lumbar (L3-L4) area, and so the lumbar support and how to set in up properly for best comfort is important.

Cheers,

Seat back flat. Not necessarily retracted fully. Like mcmaddy said, seat height plays a big part too. I'm 6ft and have it set a handful of pumps above lowest setting. Tbh getting it right takes some experimentation.

[JB GTI]

I had this. Retract the lumbar so the seat back is flush. Sorted it for me

Thanks, will try this out. When you mean flush as in: make the seat back flat as a plank? Or completely retract the lumbar support fully in?

I have had a hernia in my lumbar (L3-L4) area, and so the lumbar support and how to set in up properly for best comfort is important.

Cheers,

Seat back flat. Not necessarily retracted fully. Like mcmaddy said, seat height plays a big part too. I'm 6ft and have it set a handful of pumps above lowest setting. Tbh getting it right takes some experimentation.

I don't have a problem with the Golf but the Corsa Van I use for work ergonomically is a nightmare. I am 6 1" and one of the other chaps at work suggested I raise the seat base height. It has made a massive difference for me.
The only problem I have on longer journeys in the Golf I sorted by accident. While going away a couple of years ago I took my wallet out of my pocket to give to swmbo and noticed I had no twinges when I reached my destination. Never have anything in my back pockets now when driving.

[mcmaddy]

Or anything in your wallet when you arrive