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Simon Hale

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Articles by Simon Hale

A driver standing beside the open door of a parked car on a quiet tree-lined street in early evening, one hand resting on his lower back and the other on the top of the door.

Car

Sore Lower Back After a Delivery Shift? What Studies of Drivers Found

Delivery driver lower back pain: what studies of other professional drivers linked to back pain, what they cannot tell you, and what to change on a shift.

By Simon HaleNov 3, 2026

An adult standing upright beside the open door of a parked car at a quiet roadside stop under tall trees, one hand resting on the lower back and the other on the top of the door.

Car

Back Pain After a Long Car Ride? Check Your Seat Angle Before the Cushion

Back pain after a long car ride? Warning signs first, then what a driver survey found about seat angle, where a lumbar cushion fits and how often to stop.

By Simon HaleNov 3, 2026

Office

Why Does My Back Hurt More Sitting Than Standing? You Are Not Imagining It

Why does your back hurt more sitting than standing? What disc pressure studies found, why sitting up straight falls short, and how often to get up.

By Simon HaleNov 1, 2026

Office

Do Lumbar Support Pillows Work? What the Studies Measured, and What They Left Out

Do lumbar support pillows work? The studies we found are small: what each measured, who paid for it, and where a lumbar pillow should sit on your chair.