HELP!!!!....Backache!!!
#31
I, too, have shoulder/neck pain (degenerative disc disease, unhealed rotator cuff, VERY tight muscles due to posture and misaligned neck-plus migraines!
I rely on many things: chiropractor, swimming, heat,some pain relievers,acupuncture, massage chair, physical therapy, and LOTS of stretching. The physical therapy (miafacial-sp) worked wonders. I need tune up in all areas frequently.
I'll pray for you!
I rely on many things: chiropractor, swimming, heat,some pain relievers,acupuncture, massage chair, physical therapy, and LOTS of stretching. The physical therapy (miafacial-sp) worked wonders. I need tune up in all areas frequently.
I'll pray for you!
#32
I have the same pain in between the sholder blades to. I ware a upper back brace that keeps me from slumping. I do stretches every hour for 5 minutes and do some walking around the house. I was in a car accent years ago and ever since then if I get into to much pain I suffer bell palsy were my face will droop.
#33
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I put 2 tennis balls in a sock and back up to the wall and move around my top half so the balls are touching the place that hurts. You can also buy balls that you lay on the floor and roll around.
They have them at Sam's for $12. They really help and come with a book to tell you hon to use them. You can use them for all parts on your body.
They have them at Sam's for $12. They really help and come with a book to tell you hon to use them. You can use them for all parts on your body.
#34
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[quote=magpie]Is your sewing maching on a lift that makes it level with your surrounding surface? If not try using door stops or a machine lifter you can get from Debbie Umphress (here on the board), to tilt machine toward you, put door stops under back edge of machine. This makes the presser foot area of the machine easier to see and your not stiffening your shoulders
I saw the tip of tilting the machine towards you on this site a while back and while I still cannot sit for longs hours it did help me to work longer and have less shoulder and back pain.
I saw the tip of tilting the machine towards you on this site a while back and while I still cannot sit for longs hours it did help me to work longer and have less shoulder and back pain.
#36
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My physical therapist gave me a hard foam tubular-shaped roll. I lie down on it and allow my shoulders to fall back with the force of gravity. I do this for five minutes at a time, and it makes a huge difference. I suffered with this excruciating pain on and off for decades. It was very debilitating. This has given me relief.
#37
Do you have pain in your neck, Hips, elbows, knees and throughout your body as well? Go and see your dr. or look up firbromyalgia on line and see if you have the classic pressure pts(hurts when touched). Also involves knots up and down the neck and spine. I have had this horrible disease for 8 yrs. So bad that I had to go on complete disability. <Soft Hugs> Suzette
#38
In redesigning my sewing space I read a book about designing a quilt studio and it stressed the ergonomic issues faced by a quilter. I followed the directions and made a lot of changes in my set up and have virtually rid myself of the back pain. First you sit with your knees and hips at a 90 degree angle (which places your thighs horizonal to the floor). Have a friend look from the side to help you get the proper height of chair. Then check what your table height should be - you got it - your arms should be horizonal to the floor with a 90 degree angle at the elbows. Where your hands are is the height suggested for your table. I found that my table was about 1 1/2 inches too high and if I raised my chair then my legs were out of alignment, so I ended up building a small platform that raises my chair and foot pad (and has a raised edge so I don't roll off!). I wasn't a believer before, but have had no significant pain since doing this. It was a fair amount of work to get it set up, but now I can quilt as long as family and commitments allow!
#39
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Originally Posted by Elfi2
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Has anyone out there some advice, maybe had the same problem before :?
I have got quite severe backache, somewhere between the shoulder blades. There are parts where the muscles seems very hard and tense. Been to a couple of great massages :D but on the long run, it'll come back again.
The other day I sat at my machine and done a little quilting and there it was again, severe again :x so I'm assuming it could come from the way I sit at my sewing machine or even maybe the computer.
Has anyone got any suggestions what to do to help this problem??? Would be very thankful for any ideas.
I love quilting and I always pray the Lord will keep my eyes fit enough, my hands and my back too, so there must be a solution!!! :thumbup:
Thanks for your replies and God bless you all!!!
Elfi
Has anyone out there some advice, maybe had the same problem before :?
I have got quite severe backache, somewhere between the shoulder blades. There are parts where the muscles seems very hard and tense. Been to a couple of great massages :D but on the long run, it'll come back again.
The other day I sat at my machine and done a little quilting and there it was again, severe again :x so I'm assuming it could come from the way I sit at my sewing machine or even maybe the computer.
Has anyone got any suggestions what to do to help this problem??? Would be very thankful for any ideas.
I love quilting and I always pray the Lord will keep my eyes fit enough, my hands and my back too, so there must be a solution!!! :thumbup:
Thanks for your replies and God bless you all!!!
Elfi
#40
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Broadway, Shenandoah Valley, VA
Posts: 478
Originally Posted by dakotamaid
I have the same problem. I have arthritis in the upper back and I really have to watch my posture when I sew or sit at the computer. I take a break every hour for 10 minutes and lay on the floor or so some exercises to help relieve the tension. If I don't do all this I am in pain within 2 hours.
My best friend this past year has been my heating pad!!
It sounds as if you know what to do to limber yourself up, though.
Take care.
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