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I had the same problem with cross stitching and knitting + just like xstitchvader many hours behind a computer: you develop a "Forward Head posture". My fysiotherapist helped out with 1x per week massaging the neck. And at home I had to stretch = lengthen my neck muscles again with this exercise found on YouTube (search for "fix forward head posture") I learned that we all make the mistake to stick out our chin towards a computer screen ;P and not sit up straight anymore.:o Look at the video of this guy who explains the problem and solution very good. :loveliness: Another advice: If you keep on making this mistake automatically...wear a very thick scarf while working. It helped me start changing my wrong habit. Good luck everyone!!! 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This also helps remove tension in both areas..............:D [useip] => 82.127.91.129 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 9 ) [16] => Array ( [pid] => 7473056 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 233268 [first] => 0 [author] => siennaX [authorid] => 38232 [subject] => [dateline] => 1426444815 [message] => Agreed. Getting up every 30 minutes or so to stretch the legs and neck helps a lot. When I stitch without having a pillow behind me, I can definitely feel a strain in my back and shoulders. Hope you find something that works for you. 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Post time: 2015-2-28 21:05
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I have shoulder/neck trouble and long hours of cross stitching only makes it worse. My physical therapist says to stop stitching altogether -- as if! -- but I wonder if anyone knows of a brace of frame that may help alleviate the problem? Anyone else have this issue?

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Hi y'all!
I had the same problem with cross stitching and knitting + just like xstitchvader many hours behind a computer: you develop a "Forward Head posture".
My fysiotherapist helped out with 1x per week massaging the neck.
And at home I had to stretch = lengthen my neck muscles again with this exercise found on YouTube (search for "fix forward head posture")
I learned that we all make the mistake to stick out our chin towards a computer screen ;P and not sit up straight anymore.:o
Look at the video of this guy who explains the problem and solution very good.
:loveliness: Another advice: If you keep on making this mistake automatically...wear a very thick scarf while working. It helped me start changing my wrong habit. Good luck everyone!!!
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Besides all the excellent advice already given, I like to put my feet up in some way; on a stool or a low table with a pillow for comfort and change positions as often as I can. I find that even slight changes of how I position my legs change how I stress my neck and back, and will help keep me from over-straining one area too much. Also, I watch TV while I stitch, making it easy to take plenty of small frequent pauses and not mind the all the ad breaks!

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I am the same way, keep a tv on or put on a music CD that you enjoy and it makes me take a break cause I end up singing with the music.  Post time 2017-11-1 21:53
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I've started doing yoga 2-3 times a week - there are some videos on stretching the upperback/neck specifically.  It seems to help!  I'm on a computer all day and I stitch after work so it's a lot of tension some days.
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Take breaks and stretch.  If you're in pain, listen to your body and stop for the day.  Don't push through the pain, you will feel worse the next day
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pillow in my back and a pillow under my stitching arm - helps a lot, and I do a lot of breaks!


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update: still the same, but zry to pause every hour for a couple of minutes or even take a day off, that helps a lot
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        ¡Gracias por compartir!
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I usually have 1 or 2 pillows behind me so it forces me to sit straight while I am crafting... it seems to help.  Also get up and move around every 20-30 minutes.  Hope this helps!
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It's important to take breaks. I also use pillows and it's really nice and cozy :)
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I usually switch from sitting down to laying on my stomach with a pillow under my chest. It helps stretch out my back. Of course, if you are outside of your home, you probably can't do that.
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I usually take a short break to stretch my arms and fingers
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I googled neck stretching exercises and try to do some of them when neck starts to hurt.
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Besides using extra pillows behind my back while stitching, I also utilize my heating pad from time to time.  It really helps with my neck and shoulders while stitching.
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i can get the same thing with knitting. i use one of 2 things one of those beanbag pillows that you can put in the microwave or a gel pack that can be put in the microwave. you must remember to stretch periodically. i know you can loose time while doing something you love.
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Post time: 2015-3-13 06:53
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Lauruks and KnittingAngel give good advice; every 1/2 you must change position and do exercises to stretch your back and rotate your shoulder muscles. This also helps remove tension in both  areas..............:D
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Agreed.  Getting up every 30 minutes or so to stretch the legs and neck helps a lot.  When I stitch without having a pillow behind me, I can definitely feel a strain in my back and shoulders.  Hope you find something that works for you.
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