[Jewelry making - Article 00412] - Re: [Orchid] Back injury

[Beth Wicker]

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    DeDe - I have permanent back problems, and find that either a seat
    with NO back (so I am not tempted to sit wrong), or one with
    excellent lumbar support, help tremendously.  You will also need to
    play with the height of the seat in relation to the height of the
    work surface, as the angle of your arms will pull your back, and the
    angle of your legs will pull your back.  I also find that I
    absolutely must get up and walk around often, and I do stretching
    exercises to keep my back from "freezing up". 

    There is a product called Biofreeze available at many pharmacies,
    that you rub on - it works wonders to alleviate the muscle cramping
    that comes with back injuries!  If your back is bad enough, see if
    your doctor will prescribe a tens machine for you.  I have a
    portable one that I can wear all the time if I need it.  It puts
    tiny electric shocks into the muscles and helps both relax them and
    remove pain. 

    Back injuries are very tricky - do follow your doctor's directions,
    and request physical therapy - it works wonders, and for whatever
    reason some doctors are reluctant to prescribe it.  I have found
    that using a sports medicine doctor gets me the best results for any
    musculo-skeletal injuries in the family! 

Good luck!
Beth in SC


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