backaches at sewing machine
05-18-2011, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JulieTN
Am wondering if anyone else experiences bad backaches while using their sewing machine.
I have tried every level surface I can think of to put any one of my 3 sewing machines on - all different heights. Tried several different chair - and table chair combos.
Wonder what I can try next.
Please post if you have this problem, and what you have tried - and what seems to help.
Try getting a cuple of rubber door stops and putting them under the back of your sewing machine so that it tips forward a little. It won't cost much and it's certainly worth a try. Of course that won't work with machines that are attached to a cabinet. froggyintexas
THANKS
Julie :roll: sighing
I have tried every level surface I can think of to put any one of my 3 sewing machines on - all different heights. Tried several different chair - and table chair combos.
Wonder what I can try next.
Please post if you have this problem, and what you have tried - and what seems to help.
Try getting a cuple of rubber door stops and putting them under the back of your sewing machine so that it tips forward a little. It won't cost much and it's certainly worth a try. Of course that won't work with machines that are attached to a cabinet. froggyintexas
THANKS
Julie :roll: sighing
05-18-2011, 11:04 AM
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I was having backaches so I got my 5 pound weights out and set them by the sewing machine. When I started feeling the tention I grabbed the weights and did 20 lifts straight up and then I did 10 from the sides. It felt good at the time, but the next morning I could hardly breathe, I was so sore. I had to take the day off from sewing. lol
I bought a back massager on line from Brookstone, so now I use it when I feel the tention.
Syl
I bought a back massager on line from Brookstone, so now I use it when I feel the tention.
Syl
05-18-2011, 01:04 PM
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My chiropractor said when the back hurts, stop right then and review your posture at that very moment. He said, "I would bet anything you aren't sitting up straight and once you start doing that, your pain should go away shortly after." I did that and I was hunched way over. Sat up straight and it went away.
05-18-2011, 01:28 PM
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WOWOW never ever did I realize so many had backaches at themachine! I have tried the Chiro. thing about layiingono the floor with my feet etc. That does help relive some pressure. Need to make sure to do it regularly.
Taking a day or two off at the machine. Hoping this eases some.
JUlie
Taking a day or two off at the machine. Hoping this eases some.
JUlie
05-18-2011, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
It sounds like you need a comfy chair that can be easily height adjusted. This way you can find the exact height that will help you and your back. I love mine and no, I can't say I suffer from aches!
05-18-2011, 08:01 PM
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I get back aches all the time also. I have tried a pillow around my neck with rice. The type you could use for sleeping on a airplane. A little longer so it can reach my shoulders. I made it myself and some times it works.
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