Quilter's Elbow
07-21-2011, 07:52 AM
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I pieced together a quilt for soon to arrive grandson & my elbow is hurting! Does anyone else have this problem? If so, how long before the hurt goes away? I've got to make another quilt for granddaughter due in August.
07-21-2011, 08:23 AM
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Mine does sometimes, but I'm also on the computer nearly all day for work, so that doesn't help.
Take frequent breaks, make sure to use proper posture, and adjust your chair and/or table height so that they're ergonomically correct. OTC anti-inflammatories (NSAID's - ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) can help if you've got any swelling/pain in the elbow (be sure to follow all directions and/or check with the doctor or pharmacist if taking other medication or have a medical condition).
If it still bothers you after a day or 2, you may need to go to the doctor for a stronger NSAID and/or try physical therapy :-(.
Take frequent breaks, make sure to use proper posture, and adjust your chair and/or table height so that they're ergonomically correct. OTC anti-inflammatories (NSAID's - ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) can help if you've got any swelling/pain in the elbow (be sure to follow all directions and/or check with the doctor or pharmacist if taking other medication or have a medical condition).
If it still bothers you after a day or 2, you may need to go to the doctor for a stronger NSAID and/or try physical therapy :-(.
07-21-2011, 08:27 AM
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I got 'tennis elbow' from repeatedly pulling out a heavy lower drawer on my desk at work. It was aggravated by lugging heavy luggage around when traveling (this was before all suitcases had wheels).
I had to stop doing the repeated motions -- moved things to another drawer -- got suitcase with wheels. And, I had a strap to wear on my lower arm, just below the elbow. Mostly, the strap reminded me to avoid the motions that would re-aggravate the injury!
You should try to think about the repetitive motions you've used -- what is most like a tennis arm swing, especially underhand -- and arrange your work so that you don't do that anymore.
I had to stop doing the repeated motions -- moved things to another drawer -- got suitcase with wheels. And, I had a strap to wear on my lower arm, just below the elbow. Mostly, the strap reminded me to avoid the motions that would re-aggravate the injury!
You should try to think about the repetitive motions you've used -- what is most like a tennis arm swing, especially underhand -- and arrange your work so that you don't do that anymore.
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