Giveaway – The Tool Every Crocheter Needs!
Just over 3 years ago I started having more frequent migraines. I also began having pain and numbness in my face, neck, and arms. After seeing several medical doctors, a chiropractor, and several tests later, we discovered the root cause: Poor Posture Due to Crocheting. Crocheting without taking the breaks that I KNEW I should take. 😉
If you’d like to read more about that, I wrote a blog post back then, hoping it would help others going through similar things. Click HERE to read that blog post. I also wrote a post with the main stretches that my physical therapist recommended for me, stretches that have made a big difference in my mobility. Click HERE to try out these stretches for yourself.
Aside from the stretches, a big part of the reason why I’m able to crochet daily again are because of a couple “tools” I ordered for myself. These tools were recommended by my chiropractor. You may be wondering why she recommended a massager, well, she recommended daily massages, but let’s be honest, who has the time, and the money, for that? So I opted for the next best thing…
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The 3 tools that have changed my life as a designer and daily crocheter are the massager pictured above (click here or picture above/below), this handheld arm roller massager (click here or picture below), and Clover Amour Crochet Hooks. All of these tools are tools you can use by yourself and are great for more areas of the body than just your arms, shoulders, and neck.
The shiatsu massager has been key in helping me to prevent migraines. When I feel one coming on, I use the massager and massage my shoulders, neck and even near the top of my head. Most times it will relieve enough tension to keep a migraine at bay. It is also great at keeping my neck and shoulder muscles relaxed enough so that they don’t restrict the nerves and cause pain and numbness in my face, neck, and arm.
The handheld roller massager has been a lifesaver in keeping my upper arm pain to a bare minimum. When I have a lot of crocheting to do in a day, I will use it 2-3 times. Most days I only need to use it once for 1-2 minutes to get the relief I need.
The last tool, or set of tools, that has been a lifesaver are Clover Amour Crochet Hooks. Before switching exclusively to these hooks, my hands would go numb from the amount of crocheting I do in a day. Since switching, I have not had so much as a small hand cramp. The difference has been truly amazing and life changing!
Lastly, please know that I do not recommend products I do not love myself. Just ask my friends Kathy from ELK Studio and Susan from Felted Button. Not too long ago they were telling me about their pain so I recommended the shiatsu massager. As soon as the boxes arrived on their doorsteps, they opened then up and tried them out, then immediately messaged me to thank me and tell me that it was just as awesome as I said it was! We love them so much that we even bring them to conferences with us. lol
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So now that I’ve written a short novel, it’s time to get down to the reason you’re stopping by, the GIVEAWAY!!!
Congratulations to our Winner!!!
This Shiatsu Massager Giveaway is open to readers in the U.S. and Canada only, except void where prohibited by law. To win, enter by 11:59pm CST on October 29, 2018, using the Rafflecopter widget above. One lucky winner will be randomly drawn from the entries received. The winner will receive (1) Shaitsu Massager (as linked above), prize courtesy of Jennifer Pionk aka A Crocheted Simplicity.
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I do get some shoulder and arm pain sometimes depending on the project. I use arnica cream and a microwave heatable pad.
I sometimes feel achy in my upper back after crocheting for long periods. I use a over the shoulder heating pad
Yes, I have experienced neck, shoulder, and back pain…I just ignore it as best I can…I grew up hearing it will feel better when it quits hurting, it kind of stuck…lol
I have upper back pain when I crochet or knit too long at a time. I just have to take reaks for a while and sit up straighter. This would be awesome to help relieve the pain!
Thanks for the tip, and the giveaway Jennifer!
I’m in constant pain one side, arm shoulder, wrist and neck. I wonder if this would help? I’ve tried all sorts without luck.
neck and shoulder when crochet to much
Thank you for hosting this giveaway!! I bet it’d reduce my headaches for sure! Love this!!
Yes, I have had back, shoulder and neck pain. Also pain in my arms and fingers. Thanks for having the giveaway!
Thank you for the giveaway! Being a knitter and crocheter, I’m frequently sore and stiff from sitting in one position too long. This might be a wonderful option for me! Thank you!
I get stiff shoulders at times from crocheting and sewing.
Back is a disaster and goes out a few times a year,and nerve damage. I live on a heating pad but it’s giving me a skin issue that precancerous, please be careful with heat!
Yes, I do experience shoulder pain after crocheting for awhile. My shoulder was injured in a car accident so if I use it a lot, it aches. This sounds perfect for me.
Yes; but I have a herniated disc in my neck, as well. Frequent breaks, stretching and sometimes wear a foam neck brace to sleep when it’s extreme (the foam whiplash kind, available at drug store).
I have really bad neck pain. I’m not sure if it’s from crochet or just life. lol I usually get my hubby to massage it for me but if he’s not available then I use a vibrating massager. Helps a little but is always comes back. 🙁
Thank you for the opportunity to win! Maybe this will help the constant pain and numbing.
Thanks for this reminder to releive tension and stress from crocheting.
I don’t suffer migranes, but to have stiff neck and shoulder pain.
I get neck pain, and pain in 1 shoulder. Taking breaks and stretching help the most.
As a massage therapist, I find that using moist heat helps quite a bit, when I am feeling tension in my neck and shoulders from crocheting (or work). Using either a moist heating pad (I like Chatanooga brand on Amazon), which draws moisture from the air and puts it on your skin and ultimately into your sore and tired muscles. OR a moist microwavable neck and shoulder wrap (you can find them at CVs and Amazon), these are filled with rice, hops, flax, or other heat conductive materials that hold the heat fairly well. I find I prefer the moist heat because it has a temp control I decide how hot I want it, and a timer, so it shuts off after a specified time (so I can use it in my bed, and not worry if I fall asleep with it on). I also switched to Clover hooks and found those helped a great deal with hand and finger pain.
I have a cervical spine injury, fused neck, and severe pain and muscle spasms. Using lots of pillows to support my arms, heating pads, Interferrential pain unit, Amour hooks, frequent stretching or swimming all help. Crocheting hurts far worse than knitting, for me, and I am slowed way down from hoe fast I cranked out FO before surgery. Thank you for the recommends! I always wanted to use a sling for shoulder support, and this looks awesome!
My old achy neck and arm would love this. Thanks Jennifer for the opportunity.
I have found that being in a comfy chair with arm rests (or using one of those armed pillows in bed) has helped with back fatigue/arm discomfort for me. I also take breaks and go take care of a minor household chore while working on my bigger projects. When in the vehicle and crocheting (when I am not the driver obviously), I wear the copper infused gloves and enjoy long stretches of time that I can busily make new creations. When not hooking, I make sure to include some arm work into my workout routine To try to strengthen my wrist, arm and hand muscles. I have a squeeze spring and wrist weights.
Yes! I take breaks often, stretch my fingers, and also stretch my legs and back.
I suffer from chronic neck and shoulder oain. I use his freeze and stretching. Frequent crochet hreaks.
I suffer with neck, shoulder and upper arm pain. I use a rice sock, pain rubs and frequent breaks from crocheting.
Once when I tried out a new hook it was too heavy. It made me hold my hook funny and I think I stretched something in my finger. It hurt for two days and I couldn’t crochet!!!!
I get neck pain and numbness in my hands. Taking breaks with my heating pad helps, but I hate having to ration crochet time some days still.
I periodically have neck and lower back pain. This item looks like it will help.
Cock up wrist splints at night! Best thing for wrists!
Oh man I could use this! I’ve been having should/neck/arm numbness as well as tennis elbow from all my crocheting. Thank you for the opportunity.
I have constant pain, carpal tunnel and nerve damage in my right arm and crocheting makes it worse. I have Lupus which causes a lot of this problem I have been living with for years but I will not stop crocheting.
I have quite a bit of upper arm pain and would love to try out this product. Thanks for the opportunity to win. 🙂
I get back pain when I crochet for extended periods of time. I use the ‘give myself a hug’ technique to stretch my back out. I need to get on a schedule and do it more regularly before the pain starts but what are the chances of that happening lol.
I have two things that I use regularly to help relieve my neck and shoulder pain. The first is Bio Freez. It is available at WalMart in a gel form and roll on. I use the roll on as I don’t want to have it on my hands. It is similar to Icy Hot but the odor goes away in a few minutes. It works very well.
The second is a trick taught to me by my chiropractor. Take a regular bath towel – not the really fluffy ones or bath sheets – fold it in half so it makes a long narrow strip. Roll it tightly. Lay on your back on a firm surface without pillows. Place the roll under your neck and relax. The towel helps keep the natural curve in you neck. Friends have used this and say it hurts the first couple of minutes but that the pain goes away quickly and they feel much better afterward.
This would probably be a game changer with my migraines.
Yes, I do get aches and pain in my upper shoulders and neck pain. My sons bought me something similar to this and I love it.
I struggle with arm pain from crocheting during this time of year!!! And during spring when I’m crocheting baby sandals all hours of the day!
i just have to make sure my arms are close to my side when crocheting
I didn’t know these even existed. It looks like it would be amazing especially for this time of year when we are all crocheting madly.
I get shoulder, neck and head pain. This could be wonderful!
I’ve slowed down how much I knit or crochet in a day significantly since my wrist/hand/neck/shoulder pains started. I have ergonomic hooks and cubic knitting needles to help with discomfort while working and I try to exercise/stretch every day while drinking lots of water. The hydration is good for my joints while also making me get up to take breaks even if it’s only for the bathroom haha.
Yes! My husband would be so appreciative if I won this little beauty. 🤣
I would LOVE to try that!! And I’ve been meaning to look up your stretches and start doing them as well.
I have the other tabs open ready to read. Thanks for taking the time to write about this and also for the chance to win one of those massagers!!
I tend to get a stiff neck and upper and middle back pain from crocheting. I used to get cramps in my hands until I switched to the Tulip crochet hooks.
I have experienced elbow pain from crocheting. Giving it a good massage and taking a break from that project or from crocheting usually helps. This looks amazing, though! And may help alleviate some of my headaches, too!
I ache between the shoulders and lower back from sitting for long periods. Sometimes I do stretches; sometimes I apply heat, sometimes I have to just stop. Darn!
This looks amazing!
So much tension in my neck when I crochet. Also shoulder pain.
Sometimes I get upper shoulder pain! I’m so excited about this. My husband has had a few migraines this year also! I am hoping the massager would help him too!
Indeed i have experienced neck pain. I try to sit differently but thay doesnt help
I had spinal surgery and I think this would definitely help me out. Thanks for the opportunity to win the perfect crochet tool
I’ve been looking for something like this for quite some time. I now have a desk job and am finding how much tension builds up from doing computer work…enough to make me not want to crochet some days. This looks to be a perfect solution to these issues.
I do have shoulder and arm pain with crocheting. And, sometimes my fingers simply cramp up! The clover hooks are a huge help!
Arm pain and neck pain. Vicks vapor rub helps too.SH
This looks like something that would be very beneficial for me. X’ing my fingers.
Would love to try this (and spend the Chiro copay in yarn!)
I use heating pads to ease the tension in my neck and shoulders.
This massager looks awesome! I suffer from lower back/hip pain from sitting too much. I think I’m going to have to try this!!
If I don’t hold my arm just a certain way I experience terrible elbow pain from crochet. I’m also a migraine sufferer.
I do lots of stretches and have a flax seed aroma therapy heating pad I love!
I need this so bad!
Oh I need this so badly! My neck and back are awful!
As a fellow designer I spend a ton of time crocheting for extended periods of time. I would love to try out this massager especially knowing you recommend it 🙂
I hurt my shoulder awhile back and crocheting aggravates it. This looks like a very nifty tool. Thanks for the chance to win one!
I often have neck, arm, and back pain when I crochet for long periods of time. The best tip I have is to take regular breaks to stretch your whole body. I set a timer for 30 minutes so I can’t get caught up and forget to stretch. It’s worth the disruption because I can crochet for a longer total amount of time if I take regular stretch breaks. The timer is key, though, because it means I can’t lose track of time.
I sometimes get shooting pain and numbness in my arms and hands. This might really help! I’d love to try one!
Wow, This looks interesting! My problem is my neck. I’m looking down for hours on end looking at my stitches. My neck is so sore by the end of the day, that I end up taking a few days off.
Wanda- Check out my post with the stretches! They help a lot too! ~ Jennifer
For sure, I get neck and wrist aches from crocheting like crazy, especially right before the holidays. I set a timer for about 30-45 mins and when it goes off, I get up and stretch and walk around for a couple of moments to get the blood flowing and stretch out those muscles before they become those cramps!
I’ve always carried all my tension in my neck and shoulders. Way back in my 20s a chiropractor told me I had “Secretary’s Hunch”!. After years of office work I retired and thought it would get better but nope, now it’s hours of knitting and crocheting. At least I enjoy it more than all the years of sitting at a desk!
This looks so neat! I will have to check it out!
OMG! I’ve never seen a massager like that before! I want one! I have so much pain in my neck and shoulders, migraines and frequent tension headache as well. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis and I bet this would help, even a little would be worth it! Chronic pain sucks, for any reason!
Oh how I can relate! I was recently diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease. <3
I also have numbness in my hand and neck pain.
My arms and shoulders ache a lot because of my previous employment. I find it helpful to stretch out frequently rotate my wrists and I usually keep a pillow behind my back
I do get some pain in my fingers and my right thumb. I do stretches or take a break for a day or two – if I can stand it lol.
I have a slipped disc in my back and need to be careful of my posture when I sit and how long I crochet for, it can make for some long projects 😉 I don’t have any tips.. I wish I did – a masseuse is a wonderful thing but I think when I can’t see her this massager would be the next best thing 😉
I would love to try this – I think it would make a big different. I do get that crick in my neck that just won’t go away.
I’m in PT for my neck. Doing the same exercises in your post.😉
If I’m crocheting for long periods I usually have to prop my arms and project on something like a large pillow, or, crochet at a table to help keep my neck from being bent so much. Once the tightness and pain gests cranked up in my neck it spreads like wildfire into my shoulders & back! Argh!!!!
I take frequent breaks and try to prop pillows under my arms.
I have constant back and neck pain, even if I don’t crochet. I would love this.
I try to take breaks to help the shoulder and neck tension, but sometimes I’m in a good rhythm and just can’t stop.
I also get occasional tightness and pain in my upperback, shoulder, and neck pain. When this happens I need to get up and stretch and sit in a different position, maybe using pillows as support or changing the direction of the light so I’m not leaning toward it.
I do sometimes experience neck and shoulder pain. I just try to stretch out a little bit…
I have been crocheting for 25 years but it is only in the last 5 that I have been experiencing neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. I have had to shorten the amount of time each day I spend on crocheting but a heating pad an a wonderful, locally made magnesium cream have helped with the pain so far!
I switched to.Clover Amor hooks about 3 or 4 years ago, and the burning I was having in my wrist and elbow when I crochted is gone. The only exception is if I need a hook bigger than a 6.0mm, because the amour hooks are available in those sizes, but the actual hook is plastic, and that drives me bonkers. The Knot Pro Soft Waves are very similar to the Clover amour, but come in sizes up to and including 10mm.
Have you tried the larger ones though, even though they’re plastic? I love them!! They’re nothing like the other plastic hooks. 🙂