MommaDorian

Is there such a thing? Like tennis elbow? lol

My right shoulder has been causing me a lot of trouble. I attribute it to cutting fabric. I've been taking Ibuprofen, but it's just not cutting (pardon the pun) it. Any ideas for easing the pain?

Grama Lehr

I use Aleve and Aspercream. . . They help a lot!! :)

MommaDorian

Aspercream. Huh...I've heard of it, but never used it. I'll get some!! Thanks, Grama!!

Zebra2

Do stretch exercises periodically while you are cutting/sewing. I hunch my shoulders up toward my ears, hold them for a few counts, then push them downward as far as I can go for a few counts. Turn your head side to side. Any excercises that will strengthen your core and ease the tension on your rotator cuff should help. (I usually call that a 'rotary cuff' and get laughed at!!)

I finally went to a chiropractor, got some good therapy and he taught me a bunch of exercises that really help. Gotta take care of our quilter bodies!!

PaperPrincess

Is your cutting table at the proper height? Might want to try cutting on a higher table. Try a small project on your kitchen counter to see if that height is easier.

quilt crazee

slap on one those heat patches, keeps working for hrs!

Prism99

What is the height of your cutting table? Mine comes to about my belly button, which I think is right around the best height for cutting.

nativetexan

Aspercreme comes in a tube and you can get odor free. Just FYI.

dreamer2009

OMGOSH !!!
this is me "shoulders TO THE EARS"
I don't remember NOT to do it .

jdiane318

I know that this sounds odd but it is important to have a well-fitted bra on that provides good support so that our necks and shoulders don't hurt so bad.