Does anyone else’s back hurt while tying?
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marce11a
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2 years, 6 months ago by marce11a
And does anyone have any suggestions about how to deal with it?
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halokiwi
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2 years, 6 months ago by halokiwi
I would recommend switching your position regularly. I think the biggest reason for back pain is sitting still - and if you then also sit in a weird position, it's even worse.
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GittyFRDMN
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2 years, 6 months ago by GittyFRDMN
I personally had really bad back pain and when I got a squishmallow I realized I can use that for my back and my backs been much better
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GittyFRDMN
Bracelet King
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2 years, 6 months ago by GittyFRDMN
You can phrchase a squishamallow for under 25$ on Amazon
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JazzBerry
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2 years, 5 months ago by JazzBerry
Yes. I think it’s kind of a running joke among artists and bracelet makers that our backs hurt because we sit like “shrimp” lol. Just take regular breaks and stretch and it seems to help.
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KuteKat
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2 years, 5 months ago by KuteKat
My back always starts hurting so what I'll do is after each bracelet segment I stand up, take a lap around the house, do a few handstands or stretches then go back to knotting, it usually only takes about 5-10 minutes and also gives my eyes a chance to rest.
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strella
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2 years, 4 months ago by strella
@JazzBerry love your expression "shrimp"I like to sit on an adjustable chair, so you can choose the height. My problems are more my shoulders since I always kinda tense them and never relax them. 🤔 🤨 Maybe you can find a spot where you can stand, so you can switch it up a little bit where you're knotting. |
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babymilk
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2 years, 4 months ago by babymilk
I already have back problems as is and making bracelets definitely makes its 10x worse. A lot of people are saying squishmallows and those are great they helped me a lot. However, I found that investing in a chair pillow helped my back a lot more. It helps me sit up better and makes my back pain more tolerable. I also have a posture corrector to help me sit up because like I said I have back problems to begin with but that helps too. You don't necessarily need a posture corrector, you can just try and sit up straight. Before I had any squishmallows or my chair pillow I used to grab random pillows and cushions and prop them behind my back and that helped too. I also tend to switch seating positions every 15-30 minutes so I dont cramp or dont hurt as much.
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gobcooties
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2 years, 4 months ago by gobcooties
I have noticed this, and I tend to just try and switch locations if I can't get comfy. If I was feeling fine at the beginning I just move the bracelet up or move my chair. I also just stretch my back and do a couple yoga poses when I start feeling it. The only way I can think of to completely avoid having to be uncomfortable at some point is to try to elevate the bracelet if possible.
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FennaBoom
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2 years, 4 months ago by FennaBoom
Yes, I have it to. The thing that helps me is regularly switch from position!
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kk221194
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2 years, 3 months ago by kk221194
Yes and what I do is I prop up my legs and put a pillow so I can knot and watch tv at the same time
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behappy8
Bracelet King
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2 years, 1 month ago by behappy8
what i like to do is set a timer for 5 minutes and when it goes off stretch your back/ shift positions and repeat until your bracelet is done. Happy knotting!
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ArtsyAnna
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2 years, 1 month ago by ArtsyAnna
If you are slouching and looking down it bends your back like you are bending down and this can cause the pain. I would recommend having some kind of back support try to move around regularly
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rstring5
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2 years, 1 month ago by rstring5
All the time! if anyone has any tips please let me know!!!
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sheildagnt
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2 years ago by sheildagnt
here's my go-to fix, its like a factory reset for pain https://funsubstance.com/fun/414228/some-yoga-training-can-cure-your-backache/
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spyderwebs
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2 years ago by spyderwebs
definitely recommend the yoga poses! i do a lot of art and i’m a uni student so always studying so my back is constantly getting sore from slouching over things! it got so bad i had to go to a physio and they showed me heaps of yoga poses to do and they work wonders 🙂 and recommended if i’m working on my art or studying i get up and walk around for a couple minutes every half an hour
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Delaneybo
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1 year, 11 months ago by Delaneybo
My neck hurts when I make bracelets from a desk, so I usually will sit on my bed or on this chair that I got from target. I use a squishmallow (but 2-3 regular pillows and maybe like a throw pillow for your neck if you have that chair I'm talking about, which will work fine) then I like a nice clipboard, not one with the little black things and the backing of the clip but the one that is kind of sharp I find it holds the bracelet still well, then I sit with my knees close to my chest and the clipboard on my lap. I will have my pattern printed and tapped on the board.
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Delaneybo
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1 year, 11 months ago by Delaneybo
But of course, when I am filming knot with mes I need to use my desk, haha, and that has clearly been answered.
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Remah
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1 year, 11 months ago by Remah
I feel like I’m 90 while I’m only 26😭
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dojac
Bracelet King
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1 year, 10 months ago by dojac
i usually sit on the floor and tape my bracelet to something a little above eye level. that way im not hunched over while working on it
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