Does your back ache when you sew quilts?
10-16-2010, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by redkimba
Just make sure to stretch your back to ease the stiffness: http://www.bostonyoga.com/chair_yoga.html
10-16-2010, 11:19 AM
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Forgot to say in my back-exercise suggestions that you should always be conscious of where your spine is during these exercises--press your lower back to the mat/floor during the exercises, and when you do the standing ones don't allow your stomach to pooch out nor your back to curve--keep everything in a straight line with your stomach and abs pulled in.
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10-16-2010, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by GwenH
........I also am very short about 4'7" so I found that having my foot stretched out on the foot peddle was really hard on my siatica, so I have a little foot stool that I have my machine peddle on, I also have enough room to put my other foot on the stool, this does keeps my hip from hurting. I also have a small footstool at my computer and both feet are on it, it's definately not fun being short :cry:
I also have one of those weighted harness's and I do think it helps, just have to remember to wear it... :lol:
I also have one of those weighted harness's and I do think it helps, just have to remember to wear it... :lol:
10-16-2010, 01:23 PM
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For your neck cramps you should do stretches, turn your head back and forth twards the sholders several times then turn your head from left to right...right to left. Drop your head forward back and forth and roll your sholders. Stretch your arms out roll the arms in small circles then drop your arms down to the floor back and forth several times and swing them back and forth. loosen your traps by pinching the traps. When I was working in a factory we had to do these on every brake and it helps the neck.
10-16-2010, 01:54 PM
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Gratefully no.
I have heard that the dyno discs work as well as those strong mesh backs for chairs. I've heard they can be purchased for as much a $10ea, 3 for $10 or .99 each at the Dollar Store, altho I don't know if all are of the same quality.
hope you find a good long term solution to your aching back while sewing.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
I have heard that the dyno discs work as well as those strong mesh backs for chairs. I've heard they can be purchased for as much a $10ea, 3 for $10 or .99 each at the Dollar Store, altho I don't know if all are of the same quality.
hope you find a good long term solution to your aching back while sewing.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
10-16-2010, 02:06 PM
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I don't have my ironing board or cutting board next to my machine. I have to get up and walk across the room. It takes time, but I think it's worth the stretch time. I have a pillow in the back of the chair. Adding the heating pad is a terrific idea.
10-16-2010, 02:20 PM
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I found that using an office chair putting it down lowest, allows me to sew for much longer as I'm not bending over. Seems a bit strange at first, but after the first sewing session I found a great difference.
10-16-2010, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by erstan947
I don't do any one thing very long at a time. I don't sit, stand, sew, cut, etc very long at a time. It seems to help with all the aches and pains.
It hurt all summer. I even have to wear one of those knee things that the athelets wear,
IT is starting to feel a lil' better now. :)
Oh what we go thru just to make one more quilt. :thumbup:
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