Pain in the neck
11-06-2010, 12:55 PM
#23
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Location: Renton, WA
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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.
11-07-2010, 03:56 AM
#25
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Location: north central Arkansas
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I think everyone said the same as I would - take frequent breaks. Do neck stretches, get up away from the machine at least every 30 minutes and walk around the house - some people get a little kitchen timer and keep it next to the sewing machine so they won't forget to do this. If we constantly sit at the sewing machine we do stiffen up.
11-07-2010, 04:29 AM
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I prefer sewing standing up. I have an island in my design studio and I don't have to be hunched over my machine. This causes much less stress to my neck/shoulders. When I designed my room I put in two sewing stations-don't use either one (go figure) :D
11-07-2010, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisB
I used to have neck pain all the time from sewing and other things. I started wearing a magnetic necklace about eight years ago and it really works for me. I got mine at a craft show by a friend who makes them. There are cheap ones but are not as strong or helpful. My hubby starting wearing one after seeing how much it helped me and he also swears by them now. At times I will start to get a neck ache but it quickly goes away. We wear them all the time, only taking them off to shower. Wear next to the skin.
Maiziedo
11-07-2010, 05:19 AM
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That was so funny as I sat here doing the yes, no, maybe reading it. All your suggestions are great and will try and remember to stop once in a while, it is just so hard though when you know you have to get so much done and the tension is terrible sometimes. Thank you all so much for your help.
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