Quilters and sewers frequently spend hours of time planning the next quilt or project. Concentrating time now to structure your sewing and quilting activities will lead to years of comfort and productivity. The Hidden Hazards of Quilting is recognized by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Going to a Quilting Workshop Exercises and Stretches to Make You Feel Great Equipment List About the author Cathy Watts has been a physical therapist for 25 years. She is passionate about quilting and is painfully aware of the problems that some quilters develop.
Any chair can be comfortable for a short time.
The backrest should support your lower back by following the contour of your spine and allowing room for your buttocks. Lumbar Support Place a lumbar roll in the small of your back at the level of your beltline. Armsrests Your forearms should be supported, if not they will pull down on the muscles in your neck and shoulders causing stiffness and soreness. The chair must be stable - five legs are a good idea but not essential.