Pedal foot pain?
05-20-2010, 12:32 PM
#21
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I sew in my barefeet so I keep moving my foot around. Years ago when I started quilting everyone had fixed their ironing board next to the machine so they didn't have to get up but just turn their chair. I finally had the space to do this and found out that this is no longer appropriate !!!
After I had my carpul tunnel repaired the doc pried out of me about how often and how long I sewed. ONE HALF HOUR then get up and move around. Also he told to move the machine or chair at least every 6 months. I have tried to follow his instructions but there have been times when I just had to sew just a little bit longer.
After I had my carpul tunnel repaired the doc pried out of me about how often and how long I sewed. ONE HALF HOUR then get up and move around. Also he told to move the machine or chair at least every 6 months. I have tried to follow his instructions but there have been times when I just had to sew just a little bit longer.
05-21-2010, 04:35 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by dsb38327
Originally Posted by AnnaK
I have not found a sure fire way to keep the pedal from moving around.
This is shelf paper. I don't remember the brand but any would do. It is the kind that prevents sliding. We used it in the RV and it worked like a charm. It isn't expensive and a piece
of it on the floor under your presser foot would keep the foot from sliding. Hang it there. Oh, have you tried 'Goo'? Walmart has it in the pharmacy section. It is very good for the repetition pain we get from sewing. I keep it in my sewing room so I am tempted to use it when I feel the pain rather than waiting until later and forgetting to use it.
Good luck.
05-21-2010, 05:24 AM
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1st. what type of shoe werer you wearing, 2nd where is your pain , is it on the arch or the bone of the great toe. you need to do some stretching of the calf muscles, your low back and your toes. (i'm a quilter that is also a physical therapist) put the front part of your foot on a book and step foward with your other leg while keeping your heel on the ground. this will stretch your calf and achellies muscle, next lay on the floor and pull left knee toward your left shoulder while breathing out repeat 10 times for each side. then for your foot cross your ankle over your knee and get a hold of your toes stretch them towards your knee. then push them down towards the bottom of your foot this stretches the tendons that attach to your toes. and lastly epson salts warm bath every other day for about a wk. good luck.
05-21-2010, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by AnnaK
Thanks everyone. Somehow it's better knowing that others have had this happen too! I have not found a sure fire way to keep the pedal from moving around. Now I have my hard plastic machine cover stopping it from moving farther than I can reach. I probably have to be more diligent about placement. In the meantime I will be using my left foot until that one goes too! LOL Maride, I thought you used cruise control on the freeway all the time! That would be treacherous for me in our congested freeways. I guess I would no longer have a problem with my right foot then, huh?
05-21-2010, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by johncy
1st. what type of shoe werer you wearing, 2nd where is your pain , is it on the arch or the bone of the great toe. you need to do some stretching of the calf muscles, your low back and your toes. (i'm a quilter that is also a physical therapist) put the front part of your foot on a book and step foward with your other leg while keeping your heel on the ground. this will stretch your calf and achellies muscle, next lay on the floor and pull left knee toward your left shoulder while breathing out repeat 10 times for each side. then for your foot cross your ankle over your knee and get a hold of your toes stretch them towards your knee. then push them down towards the bottom of your foot this stretches the tendons that attach to your toes. and lastly epson salts warm bath every other day for about a wk. good luck.
05-21-2010, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Boston1954
How far in front of you is the pedal? Mine used to slowly push forward, and I had to pull it back closer to my body from time to time. Now that the box of batting is stored under that table, it can't go far.
05-21-2010, 09:01 AM
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yes the stretches will work for the entire area, if you can take anti-inflamatories that would be good you can ice 15min 2x day also. and yes getting up and moving around every 20 to 30 min is the best for your back, knees, and ankles.
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