Stretching/Exercises for Quilters?
I've seen numerous exercises and stretches for quilters. Are there any stretches or exercises that you actually do that seem to help? I always have a sore back after ironing quilt backs and tops before loading them on the longarm. Can't determine if my ironing board is too low (I'm 5'4"). I seem to slouch when standing all the time now and feel like someone needs to take my shoulders and pull them back!
Anyway, after taking 2 Advils, I thought I'd check with you all to see if there's a nice stretch or exercise that you do that help counterbalance the sewing effects.
I've even laid down flat on my back on the floor.......oh yes.....listen to all the bones creak in my back as I lay flat! Yikes!
P.S. I'm 64 years old.....so now sure how much the muscles will stretch back to where they should be!
So, whaddya do? What movement works for you? Any pre-stretching before and/or after sewing?