needlework can I.

321ann
321ann Member Posts: 8
edited 5. Oct 2016, 03:32 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have rotator cuff impingement.Can anyone tell me if its alright to knit or do cross stitch.I have asked my physio but she doesnt know about needlework.I am new to the forum.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 3,635
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello 321ann and welcome to the forums from the moderation team.
    I am very sorry to hear about your rotator cuff impingement.

    If you have any problems at all using the forums please don’t hesitate to send us a message and we’ll do our best to help.

    We have a great community here with lots of experience living day to day with arthritis and its issues.

    Doing hobbies, such as you mention, can be a really effective way of distracting ourselves from pain, but obviously you don’t want to do any harm to yourself.

    This link gives some useful information about living with pain.

    https://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/managing-arthritis/coping-with-pain

    There is a link within the article where you can download the Arthritis Care Booklet ‘Coping with Pain’.

    I look forward to seeing you posting in future.

    Best wishes

    Ellen.
  • 321ann
    321ann Member Posts: 8
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for the welcome I have downloaded the booklet
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, I've been thinking back to the days when I did similar things and I can't see that it will do you any harm as long as you are careful. My golden rule with any activity be it domestic or relaxing is stop when I think I can do more. Happy needleworking! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Megrose2
    Megrose2 Member Posts: 331
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I don't have rotator cuff impingement, but do have OA in my hands. I cross stitch too and find, as DD has said, that it's a good idea to stitch until you find things are getting uncomfortable. Don't be tempted to carry on regardless because you 'just want to finish this bit'! You'll suffer for it later. :( Guess how I know this!

    Meg
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello 321ann

    Welcome to the forums from me too. I enjoy doing a little tapestry and sometimes crochet. I often do it with a wheaty (one of those microwavable wheat-bags) tucked behind me so actually helpful.

    I also don't do sustained periods of more than an hour. I haven't had rotator cuff impingement, but I do have trigger point pain under my shoulder blades , (probably not as painful), so you have my sympathy.

    Love

    Toni xxx

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