Comments on: Good Ergonomics to Help with Repetitive Stress Injury

By: Wineplz

Wineplz — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:33:09 +0000

or if you’re not as crafty as Sandy (as I am…not crafty, that is), I’ve found pre-made grips to put on your existing hooks.

By: Sandy L.

Sandy L. — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:39:31 +0000

if you do not want to buy all new hooks you can also make your own grips for your hooks.i use foam and duct tape to create the shape i need and if it slips i use a layer of no slip rug backing under the foam.this way you can also create some rather unique hooks as well.

By: Varsha suraiya

Varsha suraiya — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:02:43 +0000

coupla yoga exercises work wonders!Ask an expert.

By: chanda schooley

chanda schooley — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:38:24 +0000

thanks! this is great info!

By: Cindy E

Cindy E — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:34:06 +0000

I use pain patches when I need. The salonpas patches a very reasonable & work very well. I just found a generic brand at the Dollar Tree, tried them & they are just as good. 20 for $1. Salonpas are 40 for $5 at Walmart.

By: Nancy Scher

Nancy Scher — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:21:52 +0000

I am an OCC, also known as Obsessive Compulsive Crocheter. That said, I can relate to the above comments; the pain from repetitive movements can affect your entire side or even your entire body. That’s because everything is connected. I use The Feldenkrais Method, it’s a way to re-educate your movement patterns. It’s like we don’t even know how we are causing the pain to continue, unaware that we have something to do with it. Feldenkrais seems magical, but in reality it’s just good awareness and good sensing. You can find it on Youtube, to check it out, but finding a practitioner is the way to go.

By: Adelina

Adelina — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:01:27 +0000

I too have struggled with shoulder pain, arm pain and thumb pain because of crocheting without breaks. I have used a heating pad to help ease the pain and relax the muscles and it works. I have had to take extended breaks because I just don’t know when to stop…LOL!! I have also tried different types of needles to crochet with and I like the Clover Leaf ergonomic needles to start and then I switch to a needle designed by a crocheter with M.S. and I can continue my work. I am very bad when it comes to taking breaks….something I still need to work on…LOL!!

By: Varsha suraiya

Varsha suraiya — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:20:47 +0000

I have shoulder pain due to repetitive injury so I sit in a straight back chair with arm rests and make sure to support my elbowsI had frozen shoulder so now I crochet with breaks of 20 min.Sometimes I also take a break for a week as I love to crochet new designs I do not want to stop crochet so I find short breaks help superbly! Try it.