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Surviving60
June 1, 2012 - 7:01am
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Sneezing
I try to sneeze or cough in a sitting position or find some other pretext for getting my body into a 90-degree angle or less, which tends to pin things in place pretty well. Not always possible to do this, especially with a sneeze that can come on pretty suddenly. I've been known to bend over and pretend to be picking something up off the floor! If I have to stand, I just exaggerate my WW posture as much as possible, including turning my feet out or even doing the crossover thing with my feet.
WholeWomanPA
June 1, 2012 - 3:52pm
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sneezing
I would agree with Surviving60. Sneezing, coughing or any other daily activity should be done whenever possible in a WW posture. Sitting posture works when using free weights as well. Obviously, it is not always possible to sit while coughing or sneezing. However, when you feel a spell coming on, try to sit in WW posture. If not, afterwards try to find a spot where you can do some fire breathing. Good luck!
WWPA
ang411
June 1, 2012 - 9:11pm
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Sneezing
I will only sneeze in a bent over position now!! I don't care where I am or who is looking:). I think it helps as the ladies above mentioned above! Try it see if it helps.
Mishek
June 1, 2012 - 9:37pm
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Positions for sneezing
Join the club i am a powerful sneezer handed down by my Dad - my mum used to tell him to sneeze more quietly as he could be heard from down the street.
If i can't sit, i hold my posture and tighten my pelvic floor muscles as if doing a kegel and this works well for me.
Aussie Soul Sister
June 2, 2012 - 6:32am
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thanks for "sneezing" WWP
Hi All,
thankyou so much - I will try all your suggestions.
Mishek, my old neighbours told me that they used to know I when I was hanging out the washing...
Soul sister
louiseds
June 2, 2012 - 10:07am
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sneezing
Blowing your nose often stops the sneeze before it happens.
chickaboom
June 2, 2012 - 10:15am
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Sneezing is so nice and
Sneezing is so nice and satisfying though, I never like to give up a sneeze :)
I also bend over at the hips, 45 degree angle, and let it choooooooooo.
MissKalypso
June 7, 2012 - 4:40am
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Doesn't work for me :(
Maybe I'm not strong enough in the WW posture yet, but I can't sneeze when sitting. Only way I can sneeze is to look up to the ceiling, push out my tummy & bottom & super exaggerate the lumbar curve. I find the pressure of the sneeze goes straight down & out my belly, rather than straight down my spine & bladder. Maybe I'll need to practice this.
louiseds
June 10, 2012 - 8:54am
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AAAAh-choooo
That's exactly what is meant to happen! Now tilt your head down, but keep your neck from coming forward again, and you are probably in WW sitting posture (well, maybe a little exaggerated). When your head is facing straight forward, or up it is very hard to lose your lumbar curve. Good discovery!
elcie
June 23, 2012 - 3:45am
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sneezing cough
interesting subject - now I just need a sneeze to try it out.... I had been putting one foot in front of the other to secure my bits and pieces - like you see models standing - heaven forbid - do you think maybe they are having our problem !!! Elcie
louiseds
June 23, 2012 - 11:16am
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How the models stand.
Probably. You don't have to be old to suffer stress incontinence. ;-) Bending from the hips and relaxing your belly can help. Don't bend from your waist. Bending from the hips your organs away from your vagina.
Louise
Surviving60
June 23, 2012 - 5:33pm
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Bending from waist or hips
Yes, Louise is so right about the bending, and some people have trouble distinguishing (I did at first). Think of keeping the lumbar curve in place. You can do that when you bend from the hips. If you bend from the waist, you lose that lumbar curve and the support that it provides.
cloudbliss7
July 25, 2013 - 9:09pm
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Thank you all for your help.
Thank you all for your help.
I tend to sneeze loud and often for sure!!
Thank you for you very helpful words!!
I have been doing the exaggerated posture ,that seems to work.
Love you all!!