piepatch

Good question. I do get back aches from hunching over my computer. I catch myself slouching, for like of a better word over my computer with very poor posture, probably more so than at anything else I do. I can imagine that there are a lot of people doing the same thing.

Jingle

I take lots of breaks, when I stop sewing or cutting, my back stops hurting. Hands clasped over head bending to one side then the other, helps alot. Knees hurt more than anything sitting at the computer.

Stitchnripper

Yes! Besides walking around, stretching, sometimes (don't laugh!) I put my left leg up on the sewing table - really - somehow it relieves whatever pressure is on whatever is making it hurt. This is not a normal position for me, just whenever nothing else works. I found for sitting at the computer I use a kitchen stool about 24 inches high - not the real tall ones. Helps me sit up straight and doesn't hurt my neck. Too high for sewing though.

Bubblegum0077

When I first got my machine I was using the foot pedal. Now I am using the automatic switch and just press a button to start and stop. I find this a lot more convenient and less stressful on my foot. I can't sew for any long period of time or sit for that matter. I sew for a little while then get up and walk around. I even do some arm and shoulder rolls to avoid the burn, but it happens anyway. Gotta get a new heating pad. When it's really bad, it's a trip to the chiropractor for some electrode therapy and adjustments.

BRenea

I have a comfy office chair that I use when I sew, but my back still hurts! The longer I sew, the more I tend to hunch over my machine...so I just get up, do a few stretches and do something else for a while.

quilterella

I haven't used a foot petal in 6-7 yrs, I also have the 6600. I have an ergonomic office chair to use when sewing...and my back,neck and shoulders still ache after a very short period of time. I must be getting old LOL!!!

Deborah12687

I always have to take brakes too because of my back. I get up and do stretches often when I start hurting. I was in a car accident that messed my back up and now have to live with it. I am looking for a good pillow pattern for back support. I want to quilt the pillow.

Nanjun

I read some where if your chair is not the right height for your machine it wil cause back pain.

hperttula123

yes, mine does all the time. I try to stretch about every hour or get up and move around. Sitting in one position isn't very comfy for a long time. I try to stretch the opposite of how I was sitting...so if I'm sewing and your tilting your head forward...then you lean your head back for about 10 seconds every hour.

piepatch

Stretching is a good thing!..........and good for the soul :)