Life After LS430?
#16
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Thanks for all your suggestions. My first choice is to rest and then strengthen my back so the problem goes away and stays away. (Since my wife passed away, I'm no longer regularly using those lower back muscles in helping her transfer to/from her wheelchair, bed, etc.) I'd really like to keep the LS430. I probably won't be driving it much once the road salt season really starts around here, so the problem should be moot for a while.
Last night, my midwest roots had me thinking about getting a truck again. I'll add the Ridgeline to the above suggestions, as that's a really practical, but ugly, option. Then again, my brother-in-law is a Ford retiree and I could get a big discount on a new F150 King Ranch...
Last night, my midwest roots had me thinking about getting a truck again. I'll add the Ridgeline to the above suggestions, as that's a really practical, but ugly, option. Then again, my brother-in-law is a Ford retiree and I could get a big discount on a new F150 King Ranch...
#17
Thanks for all your suggestions. My first choice is to rest and then strengthen my back so the problem goes away and stays away. (Since my wife passed away, I'm no longer regularly using those lower back muscles in helping her transfer to/from her wheelchair, bed, etc.) I'd really like to keep the LS430. I probably won't be driving it much once the road salt season really starts around here, so the problem should be moot for a while.
Last night, my midwest roots had me thinking about getting a truck again. I'll add the Ridgeline to the above suggestions, as that's a really practical, but ugly, option. Then again, my brother-in-law is a Ford retiree and I could get a big discount on a new F150 King Ranch...
Last night, my midwest roots had me thinking about getting a truck again. I'll add the Ridgeline to the above suggestions, as that's a really practical, but ugly, option. Then again, my brother-in-law is a Ford retiree and I could get a big discount on a new F150 King Ranch...
#19
what about a 4 door Tundra? man those are great trucks! my brother has had one for 3 years now. gas mileage is decent too. be careful which Ford truck products you choose..
#20
I'm a big guy (6'4", 250 lbs) and have always had back issues. I found the seating in both the Enclave and Flex to be more supportive than my 430, even with the dual lumbar controls. I write this off to great ergonomic development over the past 10 years. I don't have much time in the Enclave but do have significant time in the Flex, and I think both would be quite comfortable for extended trips... with the caveat that I actually haven't done that.
#23
Thanks for all your suggestions. My first choice is to rest and then strengthen my back so the problem goes away and stays away. (Since my wife passed away, I'm no longer regularly using those lower back muscles in helping her transfer to/from her wheelchair, bed, etc.) I'd really like to keep the LS430. I probably won't be driving it much once the road salt season really starts around here, so the problem should be moot for a while.
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Whatever which way the therapist skins the cat, most would agree that quelling the pain through joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization and neural mobilization would be requisite. I'm not saying the judicious use of modalities, especially cold/ icepacks, is not appropriate, but if that's all you are getting go somewhere else.
Job number 2 would be to strengthen. The therapist will guide you on a "back stabilization" program which will stimulate the dormant interspinous muscles and progressively strengthen the larger core muscles. May take several months, but I bet you will be able to drive the LS amongst being able to do a lot of other things. Anyway hope this helps.
Sorry for the long post, but it would be a shame to demote the your LS from daily driver status.
PS. Beware any medical advice gotten on a car forum.
#25
Lexus Test Driver
^^Some good advice, physical therapy usually is the best solution for these things. Avoid surgery as much as you can as it tends to have adverse affects on the proper curvature and alignment of your spine in the long run, not to mention how painful it would be.
I would also suggest going in for an MRI. It will allow a proper visualization of your back to look for things like IV (intervertebral) prolapse. A good non-invasive technique IMO. Good luck with everything. As many have said, hopefully you won't have to get rid of your 430.
I would also suggest going in for an MRI. It will allow a proper visualization of your back to look for things like IV (intervertebral) prolapse. A good non-invasive technique IMO. Good luck with everything. As many have said, hopefully you won't have to get rid of your 430.
#26
Yea caddy owner, you are the only guy here i relate too, you cant leave. you are the only guy that gets what a sophisticated driver wants. Dude please I am begging you the brand needs more guys like you and me and not the younger rap music loving generation.
#27
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I'm not going anywhere soon. No other vehicles excite me right now. I'm working with the seat adjustments and have an annual physical scheduled with my doctor next month. (His specialty is men's sports medicine.) It's a shame that for me, my "beater" Prius with almost no seat adjustments is more comfortable on my back than the LS430.
#30
Well, I kind of went the other way...I traded in my '02 LS430 for a 2012 VW GTI.
I'm pretty sure cadddyowner's back would not approve. This thing is as stiff as the LS is plush.
I'm pretty sure cadddyowner's back would not approve. This thing is as stiff as the LS is plush.