Premium Members Bryan Fowler Posted July 29, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Usually I have found that if I have any discomfort after docking the rig, it's because my posture isn't good. It happened a lot when I started operating. Now it's not very often at all. Now, I get tired, but that's because i'm out of shape. =) Recently I did a 2 hour live shoot, with a 10 min break in between. Part of my vest was poking out more than the rest, and I was really sore in that spot. It was something I didn't notice when I was in the rig for 10-30min, but after 50min, it seemed to become noticeable. Chris Fawcett has a good article on posture that might be worth reading. Like Imran said, how long is a "long" shot for you? if it's 2 hours, it might be a different answer than 2 min. =) Also, where is your pain? legs, hips, back, neck, eyelids. *shrugs* just wondering. "Doc Fowler" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kapil Verma Posted August 2, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Usually I have found that if I have any discomfort after docking the rig, it's because my posture isn't good. It happened a lot when I started operating. Now it's not very often at all. Now, I get tired, but that's because i'm out of shape. =) Recently I did a 2 hour live shoot, with a 10 min break in between. Part of my vest was poking out more than the rest, and I was really sore in that spot. It was something I didn't notice when I was in the rig for 10-30min, but after 50min, it seemed to become noticeable. Chris Fawcett has a good article on posture that might be worth reading. Like Imran said, how long is a "long" shot for you? if it's 2 hours, it might be a different answer than 2 min. =) Also, where is your pain? legs, hips, back, neck, eyelids. *shrugs* just wondering. "Doc Fowler" hey bryan....it pains on my left hip most of the time...and smetimes i get the pain in my hamstring....m talking abt shot as long as half an hr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members chris fawcett Posted August 4, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hi Kapil, It´s pretty much impossible to work out what your problem is without seeing your form. If you want to send me few photos, email me off forum, and I´ll hazard a guess at least. Meanwhile, do some mild stretching out before and after operating. Nothing extreme, just careful and comfortable. Try hamstrings and psoas. That will work your lower back too. No bending over to touch toes please. If your form is bad, it won´t help. Did you start off with a workshop? Good luck! Chris (and thanks for the plug, Bryan!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Brad Grimmett Posted August 5, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 No bending over to touch toes please. Chris (and thanks for the plug, Bryan!) Chris, Why no touching the toes? No good? Please elaborate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Kapil Verma Posted August 5, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hi Kapil, It´s pretty much impossible to work out what your problem is without seeing your form. If you want to send me few photos, email me off forum, and I´ll hazard a guess at least. Meanwhile, do some mild stretching out before and after operating. Nothing extreme, just careful and comfortable. Try hamstrings and psoas. That will work your lower back too. No bending over to touch toes please. If your form is bad, it won´t help. Did you start off with a workshop? Good luck! Chris (and thanks for the plug, Bryan!) hey chris...m also a professional soccer player ...do my streching regulary..also i do dead lifts for my lower back and hyper extension after my game...ihave learnt my operating skills from this guy who was a student from garettz workshop...n why not not bending over to touch the toes? pls explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members chris fawcett Posted August 5, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hi Guys, Bending over to touch your toes puts substantial force behind what is meant to be a relaxing stretch. If you are suffering back pain, you should be careful. In "touching your toes," when you run out of muscle and tendon length, your lower back gets crunched, and once your lower back articulates such that pressure comes onto your inververtebral disks, other muscle groups will fight against the stretch anyway. It´s a question of caution. and if you feel that your back is in perfect shape, it probably doesn´t apply to you. You can achieve the same flexibility seated on the floor with your leg/legs out in front of you. A quick forceful stretch probably achieves less than a slow persistant one. Best wishes, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Peter Abraham Posted September 29, 2006 Premium Members Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I don't know of anyone who has so thoughtfully plumbed the depths of proper spinal care, and how to walk in regards to what we do with a Steadicam. Chris's writings on the subject should be regarded as canon, and sought out, and printed. Seriously. Excellently articulated ideas. Read. Absorb. Rinse. Repeat. Peter Abraham New York Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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