What do you do for sore, tired, and achy hands? I really depend on my Homedics paraffin bath--the heat is soothing and penetrating and the paraffin helps moisturize my hands and nails. (Warning: people with diabetes or nerve damage should check with their doctor before using one.) I'm interested to know what other quilters do to keep their hands mobile and pain free.
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Move, move, move!!! If I stop moving my hands they get all stiff and sore.
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I have a special squeeze ball that I work with everyday to keep my hands limber.
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My mother has pretty bad arthritis in her hands and she also uses the parafin bath, in addition to support braces and meds.
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I do the paraffin wax dips also...I use to have hand therapy with these, and just love them. I bought my own stuff to do it at home now....bought it at walmart years ago.
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If I am not wearing my quilting gloves I wear a craft glove, the kind with the fingers off on my right hand. It keeps it warmer and really seems to help. If my hands are still sore then I have a balm, that is from Koala Brand. It is a blend of herbs and eucalyptus. It really works wonders. It is smelly, like menthol, but my hands feel so much better when I use it. There is probably something similar at the drugstore. I got this at a craft show.
A naproxen (Aleve) also helps a lot. But please take it with food. Otherwise you may end up with an ulcer or hole in your stomach. Ask me how I know. |
I get my hands nice and warm first thing in the morning, then do gentle stretches. I do this off/on throughout the day if they start to ache/feel stiff.
I also have a small soft ball that I roll between my hands, it is like a massage. :D:D:D |
It ain't pretty what I do !!!
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Watkins medicated ointment...but my hands don't get sore and stiff very often
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For some reason, having someone else massage cream/ointment/whatever into your hands is incredibly relaxing - my daughter does a great job, too bad she lives so far away!
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