Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 06:11:02 -0700
Reply-To: Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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From: Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
Subject: Re: Vanagon Seats and Sciatica
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Hi John,
I have had a past bout with sciatica as well, mine felt like I had be shot
in the butt with an arrow for about 6 mos.
I believe a fairly active training routine of bicycling and sitting at a
computer all day for work is what brought it on.
I finally had to go to the physical therapist and they showed me a stretch
that totally cured me and I use it regularly as soon as
I have been sitting for long periods and I feel it coming on again.
There are usually only two areas that nerve can get pinched, spinal and the
"para-form-us" muscle in the buttocks.
The sciatic nerve runs directly through this paraformus (spelling) muscle
and when not stretched properly it pinches the nerve.
With regard to the vanagon seats, I too have to say they are fantastic!.
I took a trip to Springfield OR from my home in the bay area.
I left Friday night at midnight drove all the way to Springfield 625 miles
north and back by midnight Saturday.
1250 miles in 24 hours in my 85 sunroof vanagon.
And stupid me, I had removed the arm wrests in the 85 when I first got it
because they get in the way when you
go to the back area.
It is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven.
Both my 87 syncro and 89 wolfy have the nice adjustable armrests, good
condition seats and they are worth a million.
Doug
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 4:55 AM
Subject: Vanagon Seats and Sciatica
> I have developed "Sciatica" in my right leg and it's giving me fits.
> Finding a chair to sit in that doesn't hurt is a problem. I have
> discovered that my Vanagon has the most perfect seating on my place for
> comfort with this body's malfunction. The way the seat is shaped with
> the side bolsters allows me to sit without the full pressure of the
> chair against the bottom/back of my leg, which gives me relief. I take
> my paperwork and reading out there to the van and can sit there and get
> my reading and other work done. A bit un handy, not being at my deskm,
> but it sure soes feel good.
>
> Regarding the quality of the seats, I drove the Alaska Hiway from
> Anchorage to Birmingham, AL by myself once - 4500 miles, with no relief
> driver. I did 12 hours a day on the road. The only reason it was
> possible was the design of that seat.
>
> Anybody else with a vanagon chair/seat story?? I'd like to know how
> others feel about the front seats in the vans. Mine are non-swivel
> captains chairs.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
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