Topoftheheap Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Getting ready for show tommorow - 2 dogs down, 3 to go, and my backs already sore If anyone has a solution, or a cure for groomer's back I would love to know about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 sticky Elastoplast heat packs ( I think Nurofen do a brand now too) - wear a tight vest or t shirt and attach it to the back for sale in most supermarkets now as well as chemists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 thanks for the tip sinta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Consider how & what you are doing what adjustments can be made. I groom every day plus the show dogs & never get sore . The tables vary in size,bath is raised, i use the foam camping mats in standing areas to ease the stress on feet,i sit when drying . I have long coats & could spend 6 hrs bathing/drying for shows if i have 3/4 in,at present about 3 hrs & except for being tired after a long day no soreness Edited December 16, 2011 by showdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atanquin Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I suffer from a really bad back ( too many bad falls of the horse) I find a hot bath helps alot or really hot shower. If it is really bad on show day you may just have to take a pain pill I don't like taking them but once is not going to hurt you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Also try standing with one foot slightly elevated if the table is a bit low eg when washing dishes you can open the cupboard under the sink and rest one foot on the bottom shelf. Great short term idea from my physio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Do what show dog says and adjust your workspace/height until you can do it for hours and it doesn't hurt. If something starts to ache after a few minutes, take time to think about why and what adjustments you need to make to ease the pain. Sometimes just raising or lowering a surface by a few centimetres can make a HUGE difference to the strain on your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Enter fewer dogs or get them ready over a few days - that's what I do! My back struggles with just doing one dog now, so i have to pace myself and rest between each dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythings Shiny Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Def look into whats causing the pain. I groom about 7 a day, my grooming table sucks (can't wait for my new table!). After about 4 -5 grooms my back hurts a bit. I take a break then go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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