Top Car Adaptations for Back Care Awareness Week 2025

Back Care Awareness Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the importance of protecting our backs in everyday life. Whether it’s at work, at home, or on the road, looking after spinal health is key to maintaining mobility and independence. 

For many people living with back pain, long car journeys, lifting heavy equipment, or awkward transfers can be a real challenge. That’s where car adaptations make all the difference. By reducing strain, improving comfort, and supporting independence, the right vehicle adaptation solutions can transform daily travel.

At Mobility in Motion, we’re passionate about helping people drive and travel in comfort. This Back Care Awareness Week, we’ve highlighted some of our top car adaptations designed with back care in mind.

When is Back Care Awareness Week 2025?

Back Care Awareness Week takes place from 6th–11th October 2025. It’s an annual campaign led by BackCare, the UK’s national charity for back health, and is dedicated to raising awareness about the causes, prevention, and management of back pain.

The purpose of the week is to:

• Highlight the importance of spinal health in everyday life.
• Provide advice and resources on preventing back injury.
• Support those living with chronic back pain or related conditions.
• Encourage workplaces, schools, and communities to adopt healthier habits for long-term back care.

With back pain being one of the most common causes of disability worldwide, Back Care Awareness Week serves as a vital reminder that small changes, such as using the right equipment, maintaining good posture, and reducing strain, can have a lasting positive impact.

Mobility in Motion’s Top Car Adaptation Recommendations

Boot Hoists

One of the biggest strains on the back is lifting heavy mobility aids in and out of a car. Boot hoists take away this burden by safely lifting and storing your wheelchair, scooter, or powerchair into the vehicle at the touch of a button. Not only does this protect your back, but it also helps you remain independent without relying on others for assistance.

Platform Lifts

Platform lifts are a practical alternative to boot hoists depending on your mobility device and individual requirements.. These clever systems allow you to roll your wheelchair or scooter directly onto the platform, which then raises and stows it securely inside the car. This eliminates heavy lifting altogether – perfect for protecting your back and maintaining safe travel routines.

Transfer Plates

Most people enter their vehicle by standing on one leg and stepping sideways whilst ducking into the seat, which can cause unnecessary stress on the spine.  Transfer plates act as a supportive bridge, making the process smoother and safer. By reducing awkward movements and supporting a ‘sit first, legs second’ approach, they help protect your back and provide more control during transfers.

Swivel Seats

Swivel seats are a more advanced solution as not only do they also provide a ‘sit first, legs second’ transfer, they rotate, extend outward and even lower. Available in manual and powered options, they’re a simple but highly effective solution for improving comfort, safety, and back care while getting seated.

Final Thoughts

Back Care Awareness Week 2025 is a reminder of just how important it is to protect our spinal health in every aspect of life. Car adaptations such as boot hoists, platform lifts, transfer plates, and swivel seats can make a world of difference, not just for those with existing back issues, but for anyone looking to reduce strain and travel more comfortably.

We’re here to help you find the right vehicle adaptations tailored to your needs. Explore our range or get in touch and take the first step toward safer, more comfortable journeys this Back Care Awareness Week