Is there such a thing? Like tennis elbow? lol
My right shoulder has been causing me a lot of trouble. I attribute it to cutting fabric. I've been taking Ibuprofen, but it's just not cutting (pardon the pun) it. Any ideas for easing the pain? |
I use Aleve and Aspercream. . . They help a lot!! :)
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Originally Posted by Grama Lehr
I use Aleve and Aspercream. . . They help a lot!! :)
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Do stretch exercises periodically while you are cutting/sewing. I hunch my shoulders up toward my ears, hold them for a few counts, then push them downward as far as I can go for a few counts. Turn your head side to side. Any excercises that will strengthen your core and ease the tension on your rotator cuff should help. (I usually call that a 'rotary cuff' and get laughed at!!)
I finally went to a chiropractor, got some good therapy and he taught me a bunch of exercises that really help. Gotta take care of our quilter bodies!! |
Is your cutting table at the proper height? Might want to try cutting on a higher table. Try a small project on your kitchen counter to see if that height is easier.
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slap on one those heat patches, keeps working for hrs!
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What is the height of your cutting table? Mine comes to about my belly button, which I think is right around the best height for cutting.
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Aspercreme comes in a tube and you can get odor free. Just FYI.
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Originally Posted by Zebra2
Do stretch exercises periodically while you are cutting/sewing. I hunch my shoulders up toward my ears, hold them for a few counts, then push them downward as far as I can go for a few counts. Turn your head side to side. Any excercises that will strengthen your core and ease the tension on your rotator cuff should help. (I usually call that a 'rotary cuff' and get laughed at!!)
I finally went to a chiropractor, got some good therapy and he taught me a bunch of exercises that really help. Gotta take care of our quilter bodies!! this is me "shoulders TO THE EARS" I don't remember NOT to do it . |
I know that this sounds odd but it is important to have a well-fitted bra on that provides good support so that our necks and shoulders don't hurt so bad.
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