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Has anyone ever used a 5% Lidocaine Patch? My doctor gave me a sample patch along with a prescription. The patch really helped a lot on my back around my shoulder blade. You can leave it on for about 12 hours out of 24. I couldn’t get the patches because they are ‘so’ expensive (over $200.00 for 30) so they gave me the gel version. You rub it on and cover it with Saran Wrap and it does about the same thing. It helps me.
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Originally Posted by mountain deb
While driving, reading or sewing to long, I do this exercise often. Put your hand on your forward pushing your forhead back with your hand, but at the same time resist with your head pushing your head forward. Hold for about a count of ten. Now repeat for each side and the back of your head.
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I always have 2 plastic doorstop wedges under the back of my machines. Although the wedges are only about an inch high, the tilted angle makes a big difference to neck strain!
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Originally Posted by Kas
My pain in the neck and shoulder turned out to be a herniated and torn disc between my c5& 6 vertebrae. It turns out bone spurs are causing the disc to be pushed out and I am having surgery on the 9th of Dec. I tried traction and cortisone shots, muscle relaxants and a TENS machine for a year. Hopefully the surgery will finally fix it. I went in for a MRI after my arm became numb all the time.
I hope you have good success and feel better soon! |
I put door stoppers (the wedges) under the back of my machine. It tilts it forward.
I hope this helps |
Everything will be a repeat. My body has done nothing but thank me. I have tilted the machine and used the office adjustable chair for years but still had problems. Then I started 50 minutes sewing and minimum 10 minute break. This break is to stretch, drink a glass of water, potty break, etc. If I am sewing for several hours I will add about a 15 minute walk at least once. For machine quilting wearing gloves to move the fabric is well worth the one time expense. The shoulder desk stretches whenever I think of them help me tremendously. The breaks make me far more productive as I am not fixing the body but preventing the problems from happening.
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Originally Posted by SherrieDLux
I worked for 5 straight hours 2 days ago on a quilt for my D/D for Christmas, yesterday I couldn't even move I hurt so much in the neck and left shoulder, nothing seemed to help. You guys are so wonderful on here, I was wondering if anyone else did this, and if so, can you tell me why or how to avoid it. Thanks for listening..
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Biofreeze, Epson Salt Baths, frequent breaks, neck stretches and a Wonderful Chiropracter is what keeps my neck and shoulder pain at bay.
I will definetly be trying the machine tilt and some more of these wonderful suggestions too. |
I have a neck warmer that you put in the microwave. It does wonders to loosen up tight muscles from sewing all day. I bought mine at a craft sale but it's just polar fleece filled with dried beans/rice. You can also put it in the freezer for an ice pack. You just microwave it for about 2 min. and it stays hot for around 30 min.
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Yes, those patches keep me going. Have a very bad back. They are covered by my part D medicare. If you qualify, check it out. :D
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