Part 2: Passenger Comfort Tips – How to Reduce Back & Hip Pain in the Car

Passenger posture tips and a hip shift exercise to reduce back, hip, and pelvic floor tension during car rides.

Whether you’re behind the wheel or riding as a passenger, long car rides can leave you feeling stiff, tight, and sore. Sitting for extended periods adds stress to your hips, back, and pelvic floor—but a few simple changes can make the ride more comfortable.

Here’s what helps when you’re in the passenger seat (and these tips work for drivers, too!):

Recline slightly. Keep the seat back at about a 10–20° angle, resting your head gently against the headrest.
Spread your sit bones. Scoot back in your seat and gently spread your butt cheeks apart. This helps open the back of the pelvis and relieve pressure.
Leg position matters. Keep legs straight and relaxed. Avoid crossing them or tucking them up under the seat.
Add a hip shift. A simple side-to-side hip shift can relieve stiffness and tension during longer rides.

These adjustments support better posture, ease tension, and reduce the strain on your back, hips, and pelvic floor.

👉 Missed the first post in this series? Go back to Part 1: Driving Comfort Tips for Moms – Reduce Back & Hip Pain Behind the Wheel.

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