Posture....How the Heck Do You Sit Up Straight?
#11
Originally Posted by Deecee
I confess I hunch over when I am sewing and tighten my shoulder, back and neck muscles. I find I need to get up and stretch and walk around every half hour or so, otherwise DH has to pry me out of the chair 'cos I can't move!
#12
Visualize a string hanging from the ceiling and connected to your head! Don't use the back of your chair for support.
I vaguely remember some site that was yoga for quilters. Try google-ing that and see if there are any good tips.
I vaguely remember some site that was yoga for quilters. Try google-ing that and see if there are any good tips.
#14
Sorry I am no help, I have scoliosis and haven't sat up straight ever! My piano teacher and mom would nag me to death about my posture, before they knew I had a crocked spine. I refused surgery and sometimes regret that decision!!
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I love those sewing studio set ups where everything is within easy reach from the sewing machine BUT....I purposely won't set mine up that way..having to get up to press etc forces me out of the chair and yes I have to constantly remind myself to straighten up. Lately its been my whole right arm giving me fits to the point where my hand goes numb.
#20
I also try not to have too many things extra close - such as
ironing board, cutting mat, etc. That makes me get up and move. Also I use a timer for many things - including telling me when to stop sewing and stretch.
ironing board, cutting mat, etc. That makes me get up and move. Also I use a timer for many things - including telling me when to stop sewing and stretch.
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