This is an issue we should all take notice of, no matter what age we are. And though I do find more aches and pains arising from lots of knitting, spinning and weaving, the best way I know to keep aches and pains at bay is to switch it up! Years ago I would switch back and forth between knitting and crocheting. Now I switch between knitting, weaving, and spinning. And while I do any of these things, I try to keep in the forefront of my mind (unless a pattern is particularly exacting:) to sit up straight, while also relaxing my grip on my tools. Thank you Jodie for all the good information about this needful topic!💖
Absolutely Jennifer regarding how important this is regardless of your age! Thanks so much for sharing your helpful tips. I imagine a silver thread being gently pulled taut from the crown of my head that is attached to my spine and then my body aligns. Why the visual of a silver thread you may ask, because it evokes healing :) The reminder about keeping a relaxed grip is an important one. I notice that if I'm working with small diameter needles and not familiar with a technique, my grip is super tight as I'm concentrating so hard!
Go well in your beautiful knitting, weaving and spinning.
This is an issue we should all take notice of, no matter what age we are. And though I do find more aches and pains arising from lots of knitting, spinning and weaving, the best way I know to keep aches and pains at bay is to switch it up! Years ago I would switch back and forth between knitting and crocheting. Now I switch between knitting, weaving, and spinning. And while I do any of these things, I try to keep in the forefront of my mind (unless a pattern is particularly exacting:) to sit up straight, while also relaxing my grip on my tools. Thank you Jodie for all the good information about this needful topic!💖
Absolutely Jennifer regarding how important this is regardless of your age! Thanks so much for sharing your helpful tips. I imagine a silver thread being gently pulled taut from the crown of my head that is attached to my spine and then my body aligns. Why the visual of a silver thread you may ask, because it evokes healing :) The reminder about keeping a relaxed grip is an important one. I notice that if I'm working with small diameter needles and not familiar with a technique, my grip is super tight as I'm concentrating so hard!
Go well in your beautiful knitting, weaving and spinning.
Even something as simple as getting up to drink a glass of water regularly, helps so much.
oooh yes! Keeping hydrated helps our brains and our bodies :) Great reminder, thank you. x