[KnitFreedom] 5 Ways To Relieve Knitting Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain - Demo by Esther Gokhale

[@ginavivinetto5992]

What an invaluable series of lessons. I recently bought Esther's book and the little Gokhale Method head pillow because I'm suffering from terrible neck pain. I wanted to find some videos online where Esther demonstrates her techniques and your video is a treasure trove! These are the building blocks to the Gokhale Method all in one short entertaining clip. Thank you, thank you!

[@Knitfreedom]

Hi Gina, thank you so much for your sweet comment! I love Esther's teachings and am so glad this video helps you remember the key pieces. Cheers!! - Liat

[@antjobert]

I love the Gokhale method. It has helped my back, but I still have a ways to go to reduce my pain. And is there anyone more charming and soothing than Esther? She seems like a really lovely person.

[@SarahMcQuaide]

Thank you for this lovely video! I discovered Esther Gokhale a few weeks ago and am already benefitting from her methods. Your video is one of the best I've come across, and so friendly. Best of luck with your body health and knitting!

[@nitinrodge]

Very beautiful interview 😇

[@Knitfreedom]

Hi Nitin! Thank you so much!

[@socre8tive]

Thank you Liat, for bringing this new information. Very helpful!!!!

[@sandrab2422]

Excellent interview and explanation

[@roserosyland3090]

Thanks a bunch for your information.could you please explain more about tummy breathing,please? I in a fact have neck osteoarthritis that bothers me tremendously .I experience hand embroidery,by the way.you are both amazing 😘

[@Patzi2447]

Excellent! Thank You ! I know this will help when I am knitting my muscles get very sore from this fibromyalgia.

[@hisalone7166]

I really needed this information! Thanks so very much.

[@TheSuzberry]

Thank you so much for the tips. Being mindful of my posture will help me a great deal.

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

Liat, So good to see you back! Thanks for this useful and informative demonstration. I am already trying the stack sitting. Jessica

[@QOA2U]

Thank you for helping me. I have been in PAIN!

[@cindychilds7324]

This is nice--thanks, Liat!

[@deepajain1626]

A few aha moments here, so practical and easy to do for any activity, from peeling potatoes for a while to proofreading .

[@craftfunforever8100]

I so need this thanks so much

[@akaMSMEOW]

Any tips for keeping knitting high enough to see while neck is proper position?

[@Knitfreedom]

The nose should be tilted down, with the back of the neck straight. So if you have your arms at elbow height, you can see your knitting. No need to hold it up in the air.

[@Lovely_Blooms]

Literally just knitted for 4 hours straight and My whole situation hurts

[@Knitfreedom]

Oh no! We've all been there, when "just one more row" goes on for a few more rows. Hope these tips hope you get all straightened out. Check out KnitFreedom.com for more helpful tips :)

[@hilarymkimblin]

good stuff!!!

[@TheSuzberry]

And I sent the video to my daughter who spends many hours sitting in meetings.

[@catemef6963]

I love this video and will be sharing with my knitting group. Also, I love your drums. Who made them? I’m a musician (classic string player) and play congas sometimes just for fun. In 50 plus years of being a musician I’ve not seen drums like those.

[@Knitfreedom]

Thank you Cate! Those are Esther's drums - her house has some amazing treasures :)

[@kjrussell8831]

I switched to the Portuguese Knitting Method to relieve pain.

[@jq7136]

I get very sore muscles mid upper back when I try to sit up straight, and pull shoulders back and down, and chin(neck)in/back or whatever you call it.

[@Knitfreedom]

Hi Jules, this is a great point. I totally agree. That's a lot of work for your mid upper back, when your hips are probably not in a good position (tilted forward) to allow your back to align naturally. I've been doing a lot of work on natural/effortless good posture and body well-being. I'll be publishing information on www.self-yoga.com as time allows. If you're interested, sign up for updates there and stay in touch with me. I'll teach you what I've discovered about feeling wonderful without ANY effort (ps. It's great).

[@Letsgochamp-kh4wm]

You’re doing something wrong lol

[@shashigupta2933]

Where to find these back pads and chair

[@Knitfreedom]

Hi! You can go to gokhalemethod.com/

[@mallorybrock8358]

”Doso shocking guide” posture treatment (check it on Google) claims that it keeps your shoulder and back straight, and it is certainly correct. The job I have requires it and I`ve definitely appeared better. If you wish to retain the proper posture for life, I suggest this procedure.

[@the_littlelala]

Can Crochet and knitting cause tight SCM muscles

[@Knitfreedom]

Repeated actions like looking down to type or knitting can cause tightness in that area. That's why it's so good to stretch before and after these kinds of activities so you don't have any unnecessary tightness. These stretches are a great place to start :)

[@Barbbfly]

Sounds weird that hunter gatherer stuff but ya many different knowledge sources are good to look at .some of this makes sense and i dont think will hurt to try. Esther looked really stiff and not comfortable though to me .But thx for giving info.

[@lironavineri]

Barbara C She had back surgeries. No matter which method you use, once there’s trauma to that region it can’t be 100% recovered

[@lydiatimmons1164]

I feel so old I knit am 12 years old people in my class call me Grandma and I have back problems 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Knitfreedom]

That's awesome that you're into knitting! I'm sure all your classmates will be asking for your awesome handknits when the weather turns cold. Enjoy these stretches - hope they help ease your back problems :)

[@Andrew-oh2ol]

Her shoulders go up when she breathes. Aren't we supposed to belly breathe so that we're not transferring tention into our shoulders?

[@Knitfreedom]

Hi Andrew, that's a great question. Esther actually debunks the idea of "belly breathing good, back breathing bad" in her blog post here: gokhalemethod.com/blog/67317. I agree with her. In my own yoga studies and paying attention to breath, when I am in a good posture, I breathe into my back. No effort is necessary, no focus on "belly breathing" needed. It just happens perfectly on its own.

[@blue_cameron]

Actually diaphragmatic rib cage breathing is best

[@Andrew-oh2ol]

Back breathing emphasises the slight rounding of my upper back. It feels good but is that normal?

[@ashtria1644]

I've been researching neck brace to correct forward head posture and found a fantastic website at Neck mender blueprint (google it if you are interested)

[@michelletribble6002]

I'd suggest TREAT YOUR OWN HAND AND THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS ------------ its the bestselling hand arthritis book at amazon and the ex's really help!

[@roserosyland3090]

Hi ! Michelle.could you please tell me how to manage with my neck osteoarthritis saying that I experience hand embroidery .I really can't afford things from Amazon, because I live a bit far . there's no Amazon in my country.just give me some steps to take to embroider without damaging my neck vertebraes if you have the book, of course.it would be so kind of you 😙 to help me.🙏🙏🙏💜💜

[@cinmac3]

Thats where I am ii can't get my bodye to relax. Even breathing, speaking. Do you have one sleeping.

[@Knitfreedom]

Hi Cindy, I'm so sorry to hear that you're having trouble relaxing! My heart ached when I read your comment. I totally understand. I don't have any videos on sleeping YET but I do have something that can help you a lot in the future. I was just telling another commenter on this video the same thing. I have discovered an amazing way of relaxing and getting comfortable in your body that feels sooo good that I'm starting a new website and business to teach it. I'll be publishing information on www.self-yoga.com as time allows. If you're interested, sign up for updates there and stay in touch with me. I'll show you how to get in touch with your breathing and finally feel relaxed, even while sleeping. Hugs!!!