Chiropractor for Truck Drivers in Milwaukee

Long hours behind the wheel leaving your back stiff and sore? Let’s look for what’s behind it.

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Common problems for drivers

If your back complains more after a long haul or a full day of deliveries, your seat may be part of the story.

Back

Lower back pain

An ache that builds over a long run, and stiffness when you climb down from the cab.

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Nerves

Sciatica

Pain, tingling, or numbness from your lower back down one leg after hours in the seat.

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Neck

Neck pain

A stiff neck from checking mirrors, backing up, and holding your head still for hours.

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Crashes

Car accident injuries

Neck or back pain after a crash, even a minor one, deserves a closer look.

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Shoulders

Shoulder pain

Sore shoulders from steering, reaching, and loading or unloading freight.

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Hurt on the job?

Workers’ comp care

Injured while driving or delivering for work? Learn how workers’ comp care works.

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Why driving hurts

Why long hours behind the wheel wear on your body

A 2022 review of 25 studies looked at back and joint problems in people who drive for work.2

Road vibration through the seat was repeatedly linked to lower back pain. Long, unbroken sitting and long workdays also raised the risk.2

In 2018, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers had 14,810 muscle, joint, and back injuries that kept them off work. They missed a median of 21 days.1

Back pain isn’t the only problem. Drivers also report neck, shoulder, knee, and foot pain.2

Road vibration

Hours of vibration through the seat are linked to lower back pain.2

Long, unbroken sitting

Staying in one position for hours makes poor posture more likely.2

Climbing, loading, and lifting

Jumping down from the cab or lifting right after a long drive strains a stiff back.3,4

How we help

How chiropractic care helps drivers

Your doctor listens, checks how your back, hips, and neck move, and talks through care that fits your schedule.

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If you don’t want an adjustment

Say so, and your doctor won’t adjust you. Gentle joint movement, muscle work, and exercise are other options. You choose your care.

Hands-on

Spinal adjustments

Targeted adjustments help stiff joints in your back and neck move more freely.

Gentle option

Gentle joint and muscle work

Slow movements and pressure ease tight muscles in your lower back, hips, and neck.

Rehab

Stretches for the road

Short stretches you can do at a fuel stop or loading dock.

Every day

A look at your seat and routine

Your doctor asks how you sit, load, and climb in and out, then suggests practical changes.

After a crash

Car accident care

Neck or back pain after a crash? Ask about auto accident coverage.

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Physical therapy and massage

Physical therapy at Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, and West Allis North. Massage at Hales Corners and Oconomowoc.

Work injuries

Workers’ comp

Hurt while driving or delivering for work? Our team can help you check your coverage.

Seat setup and breaks

A seat setup that’s easier on your back

A few minutes setting up your seat can make a long day easier on your back.

  • Set the seat height so your feet rest flat and your knees bend about 90 degrees.3
  • Slide the seat so you can press each pedal without lifting or twisting off the seat.3
  • Recline the backrest slightly, to about 100 to 110 degrees.3
  • Adjust the lumbar support so it meets your lower back firmly but comfortably.3
  • Hold the wheel at 9 and 3, with your elbows close to your sides.3
  • Don’t go straight from a long drive to heavy lifting. Walk and stretch first.3
  • Get out of the seat and walk at fuel stops, rest breaks, and deliveries.

Use three points of contact

Grip the grab handle, use every step, and get stable footing on the ground. Never jump down from the cab.4

Rideshare or commuting?

The same seat tips apply in a car. Stand up and move whenever you stop.

Your first visit

What to expect at your first visit

  1. Share your story

    Your doctor asks what brings you in, when it started, what makes it better or worse, your daily activities, and your goals.

  2. Get a thorough exam

    Your doctor checks how your spine and joints move, where it’s tender, and your strength, reflexes, and sensation. X-rays are taken if needed.

  3. Talk through your options

    Your doctor explains what they found and walks you through care options. You decide what's right for you.

  4. Begin care at your next visit

    Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

You'll see the same doctor as your care continues, so the person treating you knows your history and your progress.

Insurance and your first visit

Care that fits your coverage

We’re in-network with most insurance plans, including Medicare, and our team can check your benefits before you come in. No insurance? New patients can start with the $29 first visit.

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Common questions

Questions from drivers

Many drivers find chiropractic care helps them move more comfortably. Your doctor checks how your back, hips, and neck move and asks about your routes and seat. Then you talk through hands-on care and stretches. You choose your care.

Set the height so your knees bend about 90 degrees with feet flat. Slide the seat so you reach the pedals without lifting off. Recline slightly, fill the lumbar support, and keep your elbows close.

Get out and walk whenever you safely can, such as at fuel stops, rest breaks, and deliveries. Long, unbroken sitting is linked to back pain. Stretch before you lift or unload.

Research links hours of road vibration through the seat with lower back pain in people who drive for work. A well-adjusted seat and regular breaks out of the cab may help.

Get medical care first if you need it, then report the crash to your employer. Learn about car accident injuries and workers’ comp.

Often, yes. Same-day appointments are available at many of our clinics, depending on the day and each clinic’s hours. Call your nearest clinic or request an appointment online to check today’s openings. Your first visit is for your consultation and exam, and treatment typically begins at your next visit.

Usually not. Your first visit is for listening, a full exam, and X-rays if needed. Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

No referral is needed. Some insurance plans may require one for full benefits. Our team checks your plan when you verify your insurance and lets you know before your visit.

Eligible new patients can request a first visit for $29, including a consultation, an exam, and X-rays if needed. The offer requires requesting an appointment online and a visit within five business days. Medicare and Medicaid patients aren’t eligible.

Chiropractic Company has 20+ neighborhood clinics across Greater Milwaukee, close to major highways, terminals, and home. Find a location that fits your route.
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Sources

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational injuries and illnesses resulting in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Fact sheet, 2018 data. bls.gov
  2. Pickard O, Burton P, Yamada H, Schram B, Canetti EFD, Orr R. Musculoskeletal disorders associated with occupational driving: a systematic review spanning 2006–2021. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022. PMC
  3. University of Washington Ergonomics Laboratory. Ergonomic Guide to Driver Seat Fitting (How to Adjust Your Truck Seat). depts.washington.edu
  4. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, SHARP Program. It Really Happened: True Stories, Real Truck Drivers, Serious Injuries. Report 90-150-2020, 2020. CDC Stacks
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