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Lumbar support ideas?
On Jun 16, 10:51*am, "noel.wade" wrote:
All - For the third year in a row I've somehow managed to injure my back early in the season (base of the spine/sciatic nerve). *I'm beginning to suspect its not my day-job or rigging my ship (I have a one-man rigger); but rather my flying and seating position in the cockpit (DG-300). *Short early-season flights don't seem to cause a problem; but a couple of long flights in a row (or a long drive in the car + a long flight the same day) may be what's touching it off... *Its getting VERY frustrating to be bed-ridden for a couple of days (at age 33)! So while I get going with physical therapy (again) and meds (again), I'm thinking about ways to change my cockpit and take pressure off the base of my spine. *I've already added some seat-foam; the only other thing I can think of is to try not to have my spine bent in such a "U" shape. Anyone out there have suggestions on creating a lumbar support pad? As I understand it, the pad should sit between the parachute and my back (not between the 'chute and the seatback). *Tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated! --Noel Like the other comments before, I had the parachute rigger install memory foam betwen the chute and my back and is attached to the harness. I also use the same under my butt and knees. Took a long time to tweek but finally there. I too fly a DG300. PeterK |
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