Conquering carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain injuries

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1. blueberry_47Mar 2021
   This book changed (saved?) my life. It came out a long time ago and while I seldom feel pain anymore, when I do I still do the stretches that helped the most (from memory as the book has been passed around). More effective than any PT I tried.

   Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries: A Self-Care Program (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572240393/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_...)

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2. wallflowerAug 2011
   Re: Health Issues

   Assuming they are RSI related:

   I highly recommend "Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Repetitive Strain Injuries" by Sharon Butler

   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572240393

   RSI cannot be cured but it can be managed. For those of you who are fortunate to be able to take keyboard input for granted, please be wary of any soreness or minor pain. Over time, pain and soreness can become chronic. The bright side is dealing with RSI forces you to realize that you cannot take your career for granted; it gives you perspective.

   Good luck! Be wary of magic solutions, something may not work for you.

   Changing careers is not as black and white as most careers require significant computer work. You cannot escape computers in this modern age. Get the best help that you can, surgery is not a magic cure

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3. pohlMay 2009
   Interesting article. The thing that stood out the most, though, is that the author is so focused on solving the RSI problem through changing his tools (hardware & software) that I could not find any mention of the single most effective change one can make: an intelligent incorporation of strategic stretching in one's daily routine.

   In my case, certain muscles were so tight that my wrists would curl inward while I slept. To solve this, I slept while wearing a cheap pair of wrist-braces that I got at the local pharmacy. During the month or two that I did this, I also performed a half-dozen different stretches specific to the muscles involved.

   Sharon J. Butler's book "Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: And other Repetitive Strain Injuries" saved me. It is from this book that I pulled the stretches that I did. It is also this book that taught me proper stretching technique and what sensations to pay attention to while doing it.

   After I learned these basic things, I discovered that my regular keyboard was just fine, and my addiction to emacs was just fine. I was afraid I would have to give up programming and playing the piano. Now all is right with the world.

   Interesting aside: I did learn dvorak before I discovered the power of stretching, and I swear it helped a lot. YMMV.

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