Rebekah Krieger Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I have been seeing a personal trainer. Lifting free weights helps reduce back pain. I also put my wheel up on small bricks, just a little extra height Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks Rebekah, I just finished raising my wheel 7.5" On the side of 3 house piers. Feels just right. I'll post a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 TADA! The chair lift is just for calculations. I am going to add adjustable foot caps. Thanks everyone, your helpfulness has been greatly appreciated. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Sorry, I don't know how to make the picture vertical. TY all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlinett Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I also had back surgery. Microdiscetomy on L5. I find raising the wheel and a "doctor's" stool works good. I can adjust it quickly once I detect pain. Also I have been using a Teeter inversion device for months and it really helps. It's not a machine, since there's no engine but it is great. If I feel my hip or calf or heel start to hurt I hang upside down and most of the time the pain goes away. But it's critical to keep the core exercises going as well. I really value all of you, spending your energies helping others. Your love for your craft is something I would like to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspafford74 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I recently threw 200 bowls for a charity event. Around 100 bowls my back started to ache (I'm' 6' 4"). The type of wheels (Pacifica) I use in my classroom have an adjustable "lift kit" for around $100. Haven't had a back problem in 5 months throwing standing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen B Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I was at a Jennifer McCurdy workshop last weekend. Someone asked her about her back. She said she uses an office chair (with wheels removed) and changes the height throughout the day, in relation to what she is doing on the wheel. She also rides her bike 20 miles each and every morning (on Nantucket!). She also works 7 days a week. And this is what she says keeps her back from hurting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Karen, which day were you there? I was there on Sunday and she was terrific. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I was at a Jennifer McCurdy workshop last weekend. Someone asked her about her back. She said she uses an office chair (with wheels removed) and changes the height throughout the day, in relation to what she is doing on the wheel. She also rides her bike 20 miles each and every morning (on Nantucket!). She also works 7 days a week. And this is what she says keeps her back from hurting. My gym just closed so I am making adjustments. Exercise does help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted May 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I recently threw 200 bowls for a charity event. Around 100 bowls my back started to ache (I'm' 6' 4"). The type of wheels (Pacifica) I use in my classroom have an adjustable "lift kit" for around $100. Haven't had a back problem in 5 months throwing standing up. That seem to be the general consensus. I have been doing better since I put my wheel on bricks. See my photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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