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Suitable chair

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behappy22
behappy22

I enjoy doing craft work.  However, after working at the table, which involves some twisting and bending down to reach things, I find a significant increase in joint pain.

Can anyone recomend a suitable type/supplier of chair ?

Thanks for any advice. 

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  • tina-uk_cwall
    tina-uk_cwall behappy22

    Posted

    Hello behappy, sorry I cannot recommend a suitable chair at your "work" table, but after a couple of hours knitting I find I have increase pain in my shoulders and shoulder blades. What I do is then sit in a very comfortable relax chair with a high back and simply put lots of cushions behind my back, shoulders and neck until I feel comfortable. Regards, christina 
    • pat38625
      pat38625 tina-uk_cwall

      Posted

      Hi Christina, just reading your message reminds me to get my knitting out.  I haven't done it in a long time and there are quite a few pieces I need to finish.  I haven't knitted since June/July last year when I was experiencing undiagnosed PMR and GCA was I lucky or not.  Anyway I am going to put knitting on my to do list, either today or tonight.  I just hope I don't have any discomfort, I won't know until I try.    Thank you Christina.   Pat
    • tina-uk_cwall
      tina-uk_cwall pat38625

      Posted

      Hi pat, don't talk to me about finishing off knitting. I have to date 9 jumpers all finished knitting but awaiting the job i hate the most which Is sewing it all together. My husband has said to me in a very firm voice that the purchasing of any more wool is strictly forbidden Untill all the outstanding work is completed, you can tell he worked in management! Well, little does he know that I have actually indeed purchased more wool and a gorgeous pattern that will surely be started on next week. But I do appreciate that I'm somewhat defeating the object if I don't sew them up and wear them. Good luck, but what I do is stop when my shoulder begins to hurt and that way I have been able to build up my knitting time to about 2.5 hours in the evening. Regards, christina 
    • pat38625
      pat38625 tina-uk_cwall

      Posted

      Hi Christina, I can't believe we are so alike, I will knit to the cows come hope but like you I hate sewing the garment up.  So I have quite a few maybe 6 jumpers/cardigans to sew up.  I would see wool and then buy it and then buy a pattern to match.  Oh but the joys of knitting.  Lets finish our projects first aye.  My wool is breeding by itself lolol.  Pat
  • pat38625
    pat38625 behappy22

    Posted

    Hello behappy, I think maybe some stretching exercises in between your projects may help.  I would have some back pain nearly every day and if there was a chair that would help, I would have one.  Good luck and keep us informed.  Regards  Pat
  • twigjean
    twigjean behappy22

    Posted

    It's beading for me. So I sit and stretch a lot. I'm using a regular adjustable chair. Can't do to much at a time. That's the secret which works, listen to my body and stop. Mind says more, body stop. Good luck!😃
  • ann57025
    ann57025 behappy22

    Posted

    I also enjoy my craft work

    i purchased a norwieghen chair and stall, it has great support for my back, I can put my legs up, also the chair doesn't push on my neck. Never quite pain free but manageable. 

    i can sit and do my hand sewing, quilting etc.

    for the machine , have to be careful to stretch every 15 minutes, have a chair on wheels and it turns when I need to turn around, 

    with out my craft I would be lost

    hope that you can be comfortable and enjoy

  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey behappy22

    Posted

    It's difficult to recommend any particular chair other than to say it must obviously support your spine whilst working.  You should never reach down off the chair to pick things up but get up out of the chair and bend down through the knees to retrieve something off the floor, especially if you have suffer from back pain.  The important thing is to remember to have frequent breaks away from your work otherwise you will stiffen up from being in the same position for too long. 
  • lodgerUK_NE
    lodgerUK_NE behappy22

    Posted

    Visit your local disability shop and ask their advice and try their chairs.

    Buy a 'helping hand'  to pick things up from the floor.

    Never ever sit in one chair or one position for longer than 1 hour.  Keep moving.

  • carol16456
    carol16456 behappy22

    Posted

    Hi Behappy  ,I do a lot of different craft wory painting,patchwork,wall hangings everything I shouldn't because my PMR is in my shoulders ,neck and arms .I also get neuralgia in my face and scalp so ,I have just bought a free standing magnifying glass with LED lights to light my craft work .

    its quite good in as much that you can look straight through the mirror with head up looking directly at work .Is not good if husband is in room as he sees the LED light straight in his eyes or reflected in tv .However if a compromise can be reached it is good .Like the others I use cushions and a hot water bottle on bothersome bit of my body .A physiotherapist advised me to move avery 20 mins or so ,easier said than done when you loose your self in your work .And since being on the prednisalone I could loose myself anyware .Could be worth looking at Carol

  • ann57025
    ann57025 behappy22

    Posted

    I have just ordered one of those led lights with magnifier I have so much trouble threading needles etc, hoping it arrives real soon.

    happy crafting. 

    Ann G

     

    • twigjean
      twigjean ann57025

      Posted

      my needles bend easily, I noticed if my needle is bend, it's much harder to thread even with a magnifier and bright light. I think the eye of the needle becomes elongated. But then who can see with blurry eyes.
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