It's because you try to bend over in the sink to make sure the water doesn't get everywhere. If there are a lot of dishes, take a break after 10 minutes or so. You stand in the same position for too long and that's what makes your back hurt.Why does my back always start hurting while im washing dishes?
Mine does the same thing. My husband used to laugh at me, he thought I was just trying to get out of doing dishes. Anyway, I think the other person is right about the slouching part, also I started wearing my shoes (walking/running shoes, with arch support) when I started making dinner and all the way through to doing dishes and I feel tremendously better.
Hope this helps!
IT COULD BE FROM YOUR POSTURE. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.. MY FEET ARE FLAT AND TO COMPENSATE FOR THE FLAT FEET MY POSTURE IS A LITTLE OFF AND IT MAKES MY BACK HURT...IT COULD BE THAT OR IT MAY MEAN YOU SHOULD GO TO THE DR OR THE CHIROPRACTER...
if you are standing on a hard floor surface, try to find something soft to stand on like a rug or foam...and dont slouch
I have the same problem. I wonder if my sink is too low and it causes some kind of strain. It always starts around my shoulder blades and then moves lower in my back. It could also be I really hate to wash dishes. lol!
Sarge gave you a good answer however there are ways of helping this one is to stand on one foot with your other foot resting on the inside of your knee. I know it sounds ridiculous but it helps give it a try what have you got to loose.
ur sink is 2 low...get the unit raised 6'; or so
Your back hurts because it is not in proper alignment when you are leaned over a sink that is usually to stand at without being stooped over. You can try using a small step stool under one foor while you do dishes and alternating feet about halfway through. Sometimes that helps relieve the pressure from your back and place it more firmly on your lower body. Something about weight distribution I think.
sink is the wrong height for you...do some crunches to strengthen your stomach or get a new counter
Try widening your stance (gets your torso lower so that you are not hunching). I am about 6'4'; tall, and if I don't do this, 20 minutes of washing dishes will kill my back. Also, your posture may be bad in general. I had this problem and ended up going to physical therapy for it.
I know I get the same thing becuase I have tile floor which is very hard on your feet and back. If you have a hard floor put a cushiony rug where you stand. Also, is your sink at an awkward level to your body?
Good luck
yeah its the way you are standing
get a rubber grip rug to stand on, it helps keep your balance over your feet rather than your back
I agree. It's just that you are probably leaning over at an angel while washing your dishes. Mention it to your Dr next time you see him. Maybe it's something else that you've done also and don't realize it.
Because you are standing bent over the sick for too long, my back dose the same thing.
The back muscles have to work a bit harder when you are leaning forward to attend to the dishes in the sink. One way to alleviate this problem is the lean against the sink with your hips. The other is to pay attention to how far you are leaning and attempt to maintain a more upright position.
your sink might be a little too low for you?
its probably the way you are standing. try not to slouch over the sink
Maybe you're not used to being on your feet for long stretches of time. You could try to wash the dishes in shifts. I try to do the dishes as soon as I'm done with them instead of letting them pile up. You could try to get a stool to sit on instead having to stand up and be kind of bent over for a long amount of time.
Bending over a kitchen sink is an unnatural position that puts strain on your back. I have the same problem. The only fix I can think of is to put the sink up higher so I don't have to stoop to do the dishes, and the chances of that happening are zero, so...Maybe you could try sitting on a chair or a stool that puts the sink at a better height so you don't have to bend over...
Things, including our bodies, change over time. Things which bothered us before bother us now. Perhaps it's the way you are standing, your shoes, length of time or you may need a throw rug to stand on.
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