What is some advice for preventing capal tunnel?

[Astra]

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I feel like I am starting to develop it due to pain in my wrists and pulsating paying along my arm.

I know med school will require even more out of me.

So what do you guys do to prevent wrist problems?

 

[trs88]

Have you seen a physician about it? They would be the best person to offer help to prevent it from getting any worse.

 

[yeasureyoubetcha]

I feel like I am starting to develop it due to pain in my wrists and pulsating paying along my arm.

I know med school will require even more out of me.

So what do you guys do to prevent wrist problems?

You could try switching over to a joystick mouse.

 

[DrFizition]

So what do you guys do to prevent wrist problems?

Trying so hard not to be dirty right now..

You can always get those fancy keyboards that are better for your hand. Or see a doctor about it.

 

[aalamruad]

I feel like I am starting to develop it due to pain in my wrists and pulsating paying along my arm.

I know med school will require even more out of me.

So what do you guys do to prevent wrist problems?

To prevent hand/wrist pain while writing, fountain pen > everything

 

[anthonycrispino]

I have very mild symptoms. I find that wearing a Velcro wrist splint at night helps immensely (advice from orthopedic surgeon).

 

[Med Ed]

I feel like I am starting to develop it due to pain in my wrists and pulsating paying along my arm.

I know med school will require even more out of me.

So what do you guys do to prevent wrist problems?

Your best bet is actually occupational therapy.

 

[Nibiru]

To prevent hand/wrist pain while writing, fountain pen > everything

Which sized nib and pen do you use? I was running a Lamy Safari w/ an extra fine nib; after a month of use I felt it exacerbated my wrist issue. I'm still open minded to trying a new pen. The only thing I still use the Safari for is my planner. I can fit a lot of text into small boxes w/ the extra fine nib.

 

[aalamruad]

Which sized nib and pen do you use? I was running a Lamy Safari w/ an extra fine nib; after a month of use I felt it exacerbated my wrist issue. I'm still open minded to trying a new pen. The only thing I still use the Safari for is my planner. I can fit a lot of text into small boxes w/ the extra fine nib.

I use a fine nib pilot metropolitan. I can write for hours with no discomfort at all, which is much more than I can say for the ballpoints I used to use. Don't have to apply any pressure to the paper at all, and the ink just flows right out

 

[rukia013]

Try to take breaks often and do various stretches/hand exercises to help loosen and relax the muscles. I didn't get carpal tunnel but I did get a ganglion cyst from continued repetitive hand motions (I'm a digital artist) and ended up needing surgery to fix it. Talk to your physician about it or see an orthopedic doctor before it gets worse!

 

[Ismet]

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