Does your back ache when you sew quilts?
10-15-2010, 04:53 AM
#31
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I agree with the suggestions of getting up regularly and stretching gently. I've heard you should make sure you drink lots of fluids when you sew . . . then you HAVE to get up regularly!
Love the idea of a heating pad - sounds inviting.
Never heard of using a different foot for the foot pedal.
Love the idea of a heating pad - sounds inviting.
Never heard of using a different foot for the foot pedal.
10-15-2010, 05:24 AM
#32
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Hello from Eastern Oregon,
My Chiropracter told me that we should never apply dry heat for therapy. I often use a rice bag, heated in the microwave, as my "moist heat" application. The dry heat causes even more inflammation, he told me. But if a heating pad works for you...............
My Chiropracter told me that we should never apply dry heat for therapy. I often use a rice bag, heated in the microwave, as my "moist heat" application. The dry heat causes even more inflammation, he told me. But if a heating pad works for you...............
10-15-2010, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizcott
Hello from Eastern Oregon,
My Chiropracter told me that we should never apply dry heat for therapy. I often use a rice bag, heated in the microwave, as my "moist heat" application. The dry heat causes even more inflammation, he told me. But if a heating pad works for you...............
My Chiropracter told me that we should never apply dry heat for therapy. I often use a rice bag, heated in the microwave, as my "moist heat" application. The dry heat causes even more inflammation, he told me. But if a heating pad works for you...............
10-15-2010, 06:28 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by quilterella
Originally Posted by seamstome
That's why I bought my 6600 so I dont use a foot pedal.
10-15-2010, 07:10 AM
#36
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First thing I did when reading these posts was to straighten up and pull my shoulders back.
I'm going to try using left foot on the pedal, worth a try. My arthritic knee tends to swell if I sit in one position too long so when sewing I get up and press or just walk around. May in Jersey
I'm going to try using left foot on the pedal, worth a try. My arthritic knee tends to swell if I sit in one position too long so when sewing I get up and press or just walk around. May in Jersey
10-15-2010, 09:28 AM
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Am looking at a Janome Marie Osmond 200QC Quilters Companion. This machine has the capability to sew without the footpedal so might buy this. does anyone have this machine? Is it a good machine?
10-16-2010, 03:33 AM
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The start button is great to give your foot a rest (left or right). I've had a Janome 9000 for quite a few years and love it. A while back, someone wrote a post about the "lumbar" supports that you can purchase at Dollar Tree. I bought one and it is great. It is a mesh-type "thing" that has straps and slips over the back of your chair. I have a secretarial chair (no arms) and it works great with that. I think it will fit most chairs. It has a nice curve and feels good behind your back. The catch is that they must have become so popular that the two Dollar Trees that are closest to me have sold out. I should have bought more when I got my first one. I keep checking back and hope they get more. Cannot go wrong to spend $1.
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