Bad posture at your desk is showing up behind the wheel, warns this physical therapist—here’s how to fix it

Woman standing facing the camera and a laptop holding a turquoise resistance band in front of her chest pulling it wide apart. she's in a home setting with double doors and a bookcase behind her.

The slouching and screen-hunching habits you might pick up at your desk and on the couch could be creeping into your driving posture, warns a physical therapist.

With an estimated 242 million drivers in the US—that’s 91% of the population—it’s no surprise that so many people are suffering from musculoskeletal issues from sitting for too long, both at home and in the car.