Paul_ Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 I've been really struggling with back pain the last 3 weeks, after numerous trips to the chiropractor I changed to a physiotherapist yesterday. Things feel a lot better today and she has changed the whole way I stand and work on the finisher. Just wondering if anyone else suffers with their back and if they've had any advice that has helped. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 I use a power unit and it's just a little too low, it took me a while to get used to standing differently so I didn't get back ache after being on it all day. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 I use a power unit and it's just a little too low, it took me a while to get used to standing differently so I didn't get back ache after being on it all day. Any tips? raise the Power unit?? x minit uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 I use a power unit and it's just a little too low, it took me a while to get used to standing differently so I didn't get back ache after being on it all day. Any tips? I used to stand pretty much square on to the finisher with my left foot slightly further forward, this was the same if I was working on the cutters, bands or brushes. I have now been taught to stand with my feet both facing the finisher, left foot (almost) touching the base of the machine and the right foot much further back and use a rocking motion when working, it's hard to explain and feels weird at first but after a very busy day spend pretty much solidly on the finisher today is the first in ages I have no pain. I have also been told to stand up tall pushing my chest out, this along with some stretching during the day I'm sat here painless on the sofa......bliss! keithm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 raise the Power unit??I'm trying to avoid back pain! Thanks for the tips Paul k4mrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Shorten your legs k4mrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Shorten your legsNow we are getting somewhere! Practical, solutions, that's more like it. kobblers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'm trying to avoid back pain! Thanks for the tips Paul Although it sounds painful its not too difficult and you would see a big improvement but really an option if you work on your own unless the people who also use the unit are similar height SteelCityShoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4mrc Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 I'm trying to avoid back pain! Thanks for the tips Paul I have seen one finisher raised for this very reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Sorry k4mrc, that was supposed to be a (albeit terrible) joke about picking up the finisher. Unfortunately the shop furnishings have been built around the machine so there is no room to raise it Broms Cobb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Sorry k4mrc, that was supposed to be a (albeit terrible) joke about picking up the finisher. Unfortunately the shop furnishings have been built around the machine so there is no room to raise it No worries - in fact I have raised mine about 1/2 inch lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Dig a trench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 do a warm up before you start stretch your hams what have you got on your feet? i found standing all day in a pair of walking shoes didnt do me any favours something soft soled with a bit of cushion made a huge difference also if you have any underlying ailments this could affect your back i had a football injury to my ankles from years ago that never healed (muscle has memory) and this caused sciatica needed months of massage therapy to put right i could go on...... or you could dig a fukkin trench carry on! Mike at Vauxhall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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marky1 Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 get some core strength # windycity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_ Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 As I said I have changed a few things which have helped; stance, stretching, not slouching. I've also got to work on my core strength, I'm semi-fit (easy to be lazy isn't it!). I'm booked into Pilates class next week. windycity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 do a warm up before you start stretch your hams what have you got on your feet? i found standing all day in a pair of walking shoes didnt do me any favours something soft soled with a bit of cushion made a huge difference also if you have any underlying ailments this could affect your back i had a football injury to my ankles from years ago that never healed (muscle has memory) and this caused sciatica needed months of massage therapy to put right i could go on...... or you could dig a fukkin trench carry on! I feel with a bit of rhyming you could have turned this into a delightful, and educational, poem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 cowers lane you dont know me that would have been a fukkin pain hes got a sore back that is true thats what happens when you fix a shoe hes got some pain it comes from a nerve he really needs to phone siserve thank you taking bookings ........lol carry on! k4mrc and Mike at Vauxhall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike at Vauxhall Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Robert (Rabbie) Burns would be proud of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 SO! If I got a bit of my kit trapped in a zip - would that need hours of massage as well? Back pain urrrghhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShoes Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 cowers lane you dont know me that would have been a fukkin pain hes got a sore back that is true thats what happens when you fix a shoe hes got some pain it comes from a nerve he really needs to phone siserve thank you taking bookings ........lol carry on! I'll take an album and a shovel for my trench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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