Weird, 5"8 and 240 here- just drove 1700 miles in mine, was happy to get back in the car the next day- Is the back pain chronic or definitely related to the car? Have you experimented with the seat straight up an down and at a slight angle? Would be interested in knowing what is going on if it is the seats.

 

Might not be your seats, maybe go see a chiropractor?

 

Or just exercise. Back pain is caused by weak muscles.

 

Just got a compliment from my mother in law on the comfort of the Recaro seats, although she did say I was correct in them being hard to get out of.

 

Just got a compliment from my mother in law on the comfort of the Recaro seats, although she did say I was correct in them being hard to get out of.

I think they are harder to get into. I've crushed my junk more than once on the side of that seat as I get in.

and my 2 cents if the original poster is still reading these, turn the headrest around mine keeps my head to far forward which makes me hunch my shoulders and hurts my lower back. turned the headrest around and its much better.

 

If you haven't felt it before, you might just be sleeping bad, pulled a muscle, appendicitis. I had the latter. Started as a stomach ache then moved to entire right side/lower back pain. Might get checked out if it continues to bother you. Or cut your seats. A lot have done that as well.

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Thankyou for all your input. I truly hope it is not the seats causing my pain.

 

I had the same problem, simple lumber support helped to resolve it.

 

I bought an approx, 1' square low-profile black pillow to help with the exact same problem. It did the trick. Those seats seriously lack lumbar support.

 

Agreed. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I added some lumbar support, which helped a lot, but they still get to me after 1/2 hour or so of driving.

 

What I have found from people riding in my car. Is the shorter you are the more uncomfortable the seats are. I am 6' and they are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in any car including long distance driving. On the flip side though my wife is 5'4" and she hates the seats.

 

That's interesting.

I'm 6'1" 230 lbs and my ST3 seats are wonderful. I screwed up my lower back about a year ago and have tightness and pain regularly. Sitting in the FoST even in traffic for an hour isn't a factor. To me it's absolutely amazing in that regard.

All I can suggest is fiddling with the seat adjudtments. I was never able to get comfortable in my ex's 3-series bmw. No matter what.

 

lol every time i get in the passenger seat (which isn't often) i am reminded of how much i have worn out the driver seat - actually bent out the bolsters a bit
either way mine still gives me a bit of back paint for sure - but i just need to loose my gut

 

Relax the back store has several options
I went with Contour Back Support Cushion | Relax The Back
It made all the difference in the world.

 

Weird my seats actually help my back.... drove my fiancees jeep and my back killed I actually had to lay down after that

 

I'm 6' and my wife is 4'11" and we both love the ST3 seats. I have back problems and the seats actually help. Hope you find a fix.

 

Thanks for all the input. 3hr drive today and its time for an advil. This car is killing me! I tried wedging a small towel in the lumar region. Felt good at first but after 20min I had to pull it out. I think it may be time to invest in something padded like posted above. I am running out of patience.

 

You can always trade for ST1 seats and put the cash you get on top of it toward a back massager too!

 

I agree. They are the best seats I've ever sat in, whether in the house, a car, the dentist office a movie theater.

BTW, I was at the car show back in January and here was my favorite comment about these seat I heard from two overweight guys looking at the ST:

"Those seats are not comfortable for guys like me who work out a lot and have big shoulders from lifting weights".

 

I`ve been combatting lower backpains for the better part of 20 years, ruptured disc.
Being slightly overweight as I am does not help. Every 3 months or so, I have my back tell me its not ok.

Having daily driven the ST3 for six months it have not adversely affected my back. Actually, driving with active backpain is more comforting in the ST3 than say the Volvo V50 I used to drive, and Volvo is well known for good seats..

 

The only people that complain about the seats in my ST3 are those who are overweight and/or too tall. I'm a small guy at 5'9" 140lbs, and they are easily the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in. I've taken numerous 5+ hour road trips where they never became uncomfortable. They truly fit like a glove.

 

Yes you should definitely experiment with different seating positions. I have mine (ST3) much more upright than any car I've ever owned and had some discomfort before I did that (someone had posted some Recaro seating position pictures that pushed me in the right direction).

Occasionally I'll have an issue with the hip bolsters but it's because I have to sit EXACTLY in the middle of them or I get pressure on the off-center side. I've done several 5 hour road trips and a couple of 7 hour ones and am generally very comfortable. I'm 6' 195 FWIW.

 

Do you keep your wallet in your back pocket?

 

I don't remember if my '14 ST3 had the adjustable lumbar but my '15 does and it has been a lifesaver. I recently found out I have two herniated discs in my lower back and my seats are the only ones I can get comfortable in until my surgery.

And I have no idea how tall people can't get comfortable in the Recaros. I'm 6'8/220 and they fit perfect!