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What have you added to your sewing room to make your body happier?

What have you added to your sewing room to make your body happier?

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Old 11-17-2011, 02:09 PM
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I can top a TENS unit. I have had several back surgeries & now I have a "SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR" which is an implant
(prosthesis) under my skin. I work off of a remote control that masks the pain & NO ONE touches it! This way I can sew when ever I want to & not worry about being in lots of pain.

I have clutter but I know where everything is. My DH is a neat freak & I just tell him if you want things repaired stay out of my area
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Old 11-17-2011, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Grama Chris View Post
I can top a TENS unit. I have had several back surgeries & now I have a "SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR" which is an implant
(prosthesis) under my skin. I work off of a remote control that masks the pain & NO ONE touches it! This way I can sew when ever I want to & not worry about being in lots of pain.

I have clutter but I know where everything is. My DH is a neat freak & I just tell him if you want things repaired stay out of my area
That sounnds wonderful I may check that. Was the procedure to put it in difficult.
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Old 11-17-2011, 02:36 PM
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Put my machine into the table instead of on it. Huge difference in neck strain. Bought a back support at AAA that slips on my chair to support my back. Raised the cutting table.
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Old 11-17-2011, 06:27 PM
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A recliner!
Me, too. And a cool wall lamp next to it that has a regular bulb lamp and shade on top, and a snake like thing that has a bright LED light on the end that points down for handwork. I now call my sewing room "The Lady Lounge".
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Old 11-17-2011, 06:29 PM
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I have a rocking chair in my sewing room now.
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Old 11-17-2011, 08:43 PM
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I added a good rolling chair it has really helped my back. Now if I would sit in it and sew instead of sitting in this sorry chair at the computer I might get something done
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:05 PM
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a stability ball chair!
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JOMARIE View Post
A TENS unit does help me. It supplies electrical stimulation to the pain area. Must be gotten through your doctor. insurance or medicare may pay for it
They sell them in the mall now. At least down here in Deep South Texas. I saw them, was asked to try them, and then recognized them as TENS units. Approx $125
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Old 11-18-2011, 05:02 AM
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I treated myself to the Alto's Cutting Board & it was the best thing I ever did, with arthuritus in my hands I can now cut with easy & no pressure involved.
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Good morning,
With my back injury there are times I can't sit so DH made me table risers for my work table (old dining room opens from 60 inches to 8 ft) I am on the short side so he made it using 2x4's and layered 3 high with second row crossed then added an edge in the center for the table legs to fit into. I use table for sewing on as well.
He also he made adjustments to my pc desk.
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