Back ache while painting sucks

Evil Git · Post by **Evil Git** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:07 am

i still say painkillers are the way to go, fight through the pain

of course all these ergonomic explanations might do the trick, i'm just old fashioned.

kithor2002 · Post by **kithor2002** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:26 am

Evil Git wrote:i still say painkillers are the way to go, fight through the pain

of course all these ergonomic explanations might do the trick, i'm just old fashioned.

But for the exchange you will get an erosion in your stomach.

Laxon Hrull · Post by **Laxon Hrull** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 7:07 pm

Something that did used to help was to have my painting board on my bed and then kneel and paint thus keeping my back arched.

boondog · Post by **boondog** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 8:49 pm

Raising the minis to eye level might result in more unwelcome shade; a second lamp can get rid of that problem. When I paint, I have three anglepoise lamps and an overhead light going - Bonus: I get a tan whenever I paint. And ruin my eyes at the same time.

Grundgen · Post by **Grundgen** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 10:23 pm

Classic. I didnt have glasses until about a year after I REALLY got into painting. I've went through several chairs, but still havent found one that keeps the back pains and elbow cramps away. Maybe that whole exercise suggestion might help...lol it just seems so hard I didnt get where I am today by exercising and staying in shape

Laxon Hrull · Post by **Laxon Hrull** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 8:24 am

Munkey always had one of those cool orthopaedic chairs with no backs which you kneel on. That was quite good.

Ewan · Post by **Ewan** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 4:42 am

I have looked for one of those for ages! What is their proper name and where can I get one? (uk) Any help appreciated.

Sqar · Post by **Sqar** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 6:39 am

I find lowering my chair works wonders...if I dont my backs killing me after half an hour, if I do I can go on quite a while, just untill my i start shaking...

Good lighting helps aswell, i found out that trying to find the right angle of light doesnt help the back and neck either...

but lowering the chair (or getting a few gobbo's to lift the desk/table) is a fine sollution.

Gandhi · Post by **Gandhi** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:17 am

Maybe something like this could do the trick? I don't know if these things really work, when i tried to sit on one, my back started to ache sooner or later (maybe i takes some time to get used to the posture?)

Just did a quick search on it, so don't blame me if it's the most expensive chair around

Laxon Hrull · Post by **Laxon Hrull** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:21 am

Yeah, that looks like it. A bit pricey though. Not sure if you can get one cheaper.

Laxon Hrull · Post by **Laxon Hrull** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 7:23 am

Have found a cheaper alternative. What about this?

http://www.microwarehouse.co.uk/product ... src=kelkoo

l_dauguet · Post by **l_dauguet** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 9:15 am

Gandhi wrote:Maybe something like this could do the trick?

Yeah ! A nice little lady to massage my back and bring me beers while I paint

Ooooops, you were talking about the chair ?