Quilting injury
08-25-2011, 08:59 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by Doreen
Walgreens has some of those lumbar supports. I suffered from Frozen Shoulder after quilting a large quilt. Cost a small fortune going to the chiropractor! I'm more careful and no more large quilts!
08-25-2011, 09:08 AM
#52
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Location: Rochester, Minnesota
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Originally Posted by Divokittysmom
I feel your pain, literally!! I have been asked the same question by 2 different chiropractors... what are you doing to cause this much damage to your body??? Can you limit the time you sew to maybe just 30- 45 mins.... As I am ROFLOL at the last remark.. I am certain, he hasn't met many quilters lately!!!
My chair is as high as it can go and is very comfortable and supportive, I use 2 heavy duty banquet tables for my sewing tables, and I love all the room they afford. Both chair and table are pefect... but not for me!!
Problem:Banquet tables are too high, the amount that could be cut off the legs isn't going to help me much. I can't drop the machines into the table because of the leg structure underneath. I have been searching everywhere for the 'perfect' table height but so far haven't found one that works for me. I love all the room on my banquet tables and love my chair.... gee, obviously the problem is ME! :lol:
I am watching this topic with interest... hope someone has a great idea on how to match, chair to table, to machine to person!:lol: Hope that makes sense!
My chair is as high as it can go and is very comfortable and supportive, I use 2 heavy duty banquet tables for my sewing tables, and I love all the room they afford. Both chair and table are pefect... but not for me!!
Problem:Banquet tables are too high, the amount that could be cut off the legs isn't going to help me much. I can't drop the machines into the table because of the leg structure underneath. I have been searching everywhere for the 'perfect' table height but so far haven't found one that works for me. I love all the room on my banquet tables and love my chair.... gee, obviously the problem is ME! :lol:
I am watching this topic with interest... hope someone has a great idea on how to match, chair to table, to machine to person!:lol: Hope that makes sense!
08-25-2011, 09:55 AM
#53
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I had tendonitus in both left and right arms, I can understand your health issues, went to a Specialist (Doctor) he met me at the hospital and gave me an injection in both arms, my pain was almost unbearable at this point - it was amazing how soon the pain was relieved. My husband hired a carpenter to redo my sewing area, and I found that since this was done, I no longer have back issues and my arms do not bother me at all. I always wear my quilting gloves, and I believe that helps with the shoulder and arm stresses.
The pictures that I am attaching show the machine was dropped into the cabinet, a plexiglass piece was cut to fit around my machines (I have 4 machines and I have a plexiglass insert for each of the four), and he made an extension that lays on the top drawer, with a support under the drawer - the extension holds the bulk on the quilt that I'm working on - and I don't have to tug it up and onto the sewing table top. The sewing machine sits on a shelf inside the sewing cabinet and a hydraulic lift was installed inside the cabinet that the shelft sits on, and I can raise and lower this shelf depending on which machine I use. I also have an OTT Lamp and a magnifier glass, so I don't have to bend over the machine to see what I am working on.
I hope this can assist someone on QB, Thanks for looking.
The pictures that I am attaching show the machine was dropped into the cabinet, a plexiglass piece was cut to fit around my machines (I have 4 machines and I have a plexiglass insert for each of the four), and he made an extension that lays on the top drawer, with a support under the drawer - the extension holds the bulk on the quilt that I'm working on - and I don't have to tug it up and onto the sewing table top. The sewing machine sits on a shelf inside the sewing cabinet and a hydraulic lift was installed inside the cabinet that the shelft sits on, and I can raise and lower this shelf depending on which machine I use. I also have an OTT Lamp and a magnifier glass, so I don't have to bend over the machine to see what I am working on.
I hope this can assist someone on QB, Thanks for looking.
08-25-2011, 10:30 AM
#55
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lansing, Michigan
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There are the folding tables that have 2 height adjustments. I hoping to remember to set one of those up for me next time I'm pinning a quilt.
Also, someone demonstrated using a yardstick in the back of your shirt and tying something around it and your neck till you get in the habit of sitting straight. Actually, someone said they preferred velcro around their neck since it is abrasive.
Also, someone demonstrated using a yardstick in the back of your shirt and tying something around it and your neck till you get in the habit of sitting straight. Actually, someone said they preferred velcro around their neck since it is abrasive.
08-25-2011, 12:27 PM
#56
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
For the last few weeks, while I've been FMQing, my neck and shoulders have been sooo tight and stiff. I just got back from the chiropractor and man what a difference!!! He adjusted both sides of my neck, left shoulder, and mid thoracic.
He asked me "what the heck have you been doing to cause this tightness!!". I said quilting.
He said "you mean like little old ladies do?"
"Watch it buster!! I resemble that remark!!"
I really need to fix my quilting setup. My machine is far too high. I just raised my chair and tried a few lines and it's not good enough.
He asked me "what the heck have you been doing to cause this tightness!!". I said quilting.
He said "you mean like little old ladies do?"
"Watch it buster!! I resemble that remark!!"
I really need to fix my quilting setup. My machine is far too high. I just raised my chair and tried a few lines and it's not good enough.
08-25-2011, 01:11 PM
#60
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Location: Tucker, GA
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I have sort of the same problem, as I'm right at 6' tall and absolutely kill my back when rotary cutting. I've tried different height tables and countertops but it more seems to be that I lean lopsided or something....it's not just the height. Try wearing really good shoes----instead of being barefoot/slippers/flipflops. That helped me some.
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