backaches at sewing machine
#31
Originally Posted by Painiacs
Thanks for all the info! I have back problems anyways so thought I would only be able sew for small amts evEryday! Will try these! Have risers on back of machines. Will make rice bag for tummy! What do u put in backpack??
#32
I know it sounds crazy, but it really does exercise your inner core muscles... all you have to do is keep breathing! As you breathe in and out, and your chest & tummy go up and down you are exercising! I learned about this while taking a pain management class at our local hospital. The class was developed by an RN, who has gone on to bigger things now since her methods are simple, doable, and actually help people!
You have to do it more than once, tho!
You have to do it more than once, tho!
#33
I use $1.00 door stops rubber ones under the back of my machine, you can then lean back a bit.
I get bad backaches, have tried stretching the back by laying on the floor, and take advil before it gets to bad.
I get bad backaches, have tried stretching the back by laying on the floor, and take advil before it gets to bad.
Originally Posted by JulieTN
Blu? what is a lifter?
Julie
Julie
#35
My shoulders kill me. Like a giant knot. I get up to iron every time and my ironing board is pretty high. That helps a little.
The worst is when I quilt large sizes - the wrestling with the weight of the quilt in my little brother is major. I have a rice therapy bag I'll heat up and lay on my shoulders and sometimes even a hot shower. The heat really makes a difference for me.
The worst is when I quilt large sizes - the wrestling with the weight of the quilt in my little brother is major. I have a rice therapy bag I'll heat up and lay on my shoulders and sometimes even a hot shower. The heat really makes a difference for me.
#36
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Gee when you are going thru pain yourself, from something, you get to believing you are the only one this happens to. Amazingly it isn't!
The rice pack, door stoppers and foot pedal idea are going ito effect today! Then on the others if these do not get relief going. THANK YOU SOM UCH>
I finally decided if I do not have to machine quilt it, and want to machine quilted one... I have a friend who does nice longarm work. Her fee is sound, practical and I now do that. Those large quilts contain: over 12 yards of fabric, and the batting. If you sure the 80/20 batting imagine the weight! LONG ARM TIME
Once again, I never thought this would be such a timely post. But you all are helping many with your postings.
Quilted HUGS
Julie
The rice pack, door stoppers and foot pedal idea are going ito effect today! Then on the others if these do not get relief going. THANK YOU SOM UCH>
I finally decided if I do not have to machine quilt it, and want to machine quilted one... I have a friend who does nice longarm work. Her fee is sound, practical and I now do that. Those large quilts contain: over 12 yards of fabric, and the batting. If you sure the 80/20 batting imagine the weight! LONG ARM TIME
Once again, I never thought this would be such a timely post. But you all are helping many with your postings.
Quilted HUGS
Julie
#37
Originally Posted by CoventryUK
My Chiropractor taught me a good exercise called 'Static Back' lie on floor with your feet on a chair, knees bent 90deg, bottom right up against chair, extend arms to the side and rest palms upwards. Lie there for 15mins. It really helps the back/neck muscles to relax and seems to re-align the spine! Hope this helps!
#38
Originally Posted by JulieTN
Blu? what is a lifter?
Julie
Julie
#40
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I have one of those back weights and it does help, especially if you put it on, LOL. I used it for some time and maybe I conditioned myself to sit straighter with shoulders back instead of hunched forward, as I don't seem to have those aching shoulder and neck area pains anymore. I think I bought mine from Nancy's Notions.
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