Aches and Pains

Subject: Aches and Pains Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:45 pm

I am sure there is at least one person with this same problem. I get so involved in painting that I don't realize my posture until it's too late. I spent 4 hours on Friday and Saturday fully painting 2 sisters and just painting the armor and robes on the rest. My back is hurting a bit today. Anyone found any techniques to eliminate the back pain when painting?
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Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:54 pm

Its really a matter of watching how you paint. Paint with a surface slightly higher then you would normally do and that will restrict how much you hunch over to paint. Thats my only real advice.
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Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:59 pm

I got a really good chair i sit in that just about no matter what doesnt bother how I am sitting which helps a lot for me
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Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:14 pm

Sit back. bring the work to your eyes. Don't bring yourself to the work.

Magnification can assist. Althought I don't use it as often as I should.
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Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Mon Jun 09, 2008 4:23 pm

I stand for the most part. Only when it comes to details do I settle in.

It has given me an increased reaction time in responding to small explosions throughout the house.
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Neophyte Joined : 06 Jun 2008 Posts : 29

Ibuprofen works for me. I've painted in such a odd position for so many years its become a habit and now I can't hardly paint any other way, so pick a postion thats comfortable and stay with it even its a little more difficult at first, eventually it will become the norm and Ibuprofen won't have to be your best friend too.

Insanity, It is a good pain!

Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:00 pm

2 shots of Jag for me.....trust me.....the later it is and a bit buzzed....the better my stuff looks....go figure. I think my GKnights looked really good.
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Sergeant Joined : 06 Jan 2008 Posts : 617

As already said, good back support or posture if you're diciplined enough.

My issues are the hands. They aren't normally so steady so I often clamp my lower palms or wrists together for bracing. It gets... tiring. Eventually sloppy too.

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Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:45 pm

Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:43 pm

You arent that much a lightweight
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Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:49 pm

Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:43 pm

lol
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Now that is some good banter.

Subject: Re: Aches and Pains Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:33 pm

I cured that by sitting on the floor with my back against my couch and painting on my coffee table. The tables pretty big so my army, paints and OTT-Light easily fit there. But then I can prop my hands or elbow up on the table and relax while I paint. I haven't had problems with my back or shaking since I started painting this way.