sewing circle - specific needs for massage therapy

[Digital Age]

Hi

The sewing circle in my town has asked me to come and talk to them about how they can take better care of their bodies and to promote massage therapy.

I was thinking of addressing the following :
forearm flexors and extensors
pollicus's
carpaltunnel
deep posterior neck extensors
traps, levator scap
deltoids, triceps
erector spinae
pecs

What else should I include? I was going to teach them some 'self-massage' techniques for the hands and arms and also give them stretches to do at home....

Its a great opportunity and in addition to providing them with informaiton on all the wonderful advaneforum.xxxes of massage (!!!)... I would like to give them something that they can help themselves with... if you know what I mean.

I would really appreciate some advice on how best to approach this!
Thanks!

 

[Kimberly]

The only other thing I can think of right off the top of my head is illiacus and psoas....lots of sitting is involved in sewing, which can make standing up and moving hard after awhile.

That is a great opportunity! Have fun!

 

[fantasy fotballer]

heh- i thought that this was about folks who sew their own stuff- like me -

my 2 cents:

As a seamstress, I can definitely advocate the use of "body awareness"- just like in giving massage, check yourself when you are sewing- are you in a position that is really necessary?

Breaks- get up and take them!

..and perhaps some hydro talk?

 

[RipCity]

You pretty much have it covered. Though, if I've been sewing for long periods of time, my whole body starts to feel pretty tense. Only other thing suggestion I can think of is making sure there's enough good light to see well while you're sewing to prevent eyestrain. But if that's kind of common sense, and if they've had the hobby for a while, they probably already know that. Good luck with the presentation!

 

[Drum Dude]

Hey...don't forget Sartorius -"the Tailor's or sewer's muscle".
OK; just thought I'd throw that in! t023
LG

 

[The Elements]

thanks!

Thanks so much for all the tips and posts! Your suggestions are all great and I will be sure to include them in my presentation. It was also just great to receive confirmation that I am on the right track with what I was planning on doing!

Thanks guys!