[Jewelry making - Article 00899] - Re: [Orchid] Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

[julieta Odio]

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    Last year I had to wear a cast in my left hand for a month for the
    worst swelling i ever had. I had two choices: to wear that cast and
    after that exercise my hands every day for the rest of my life or
    get an operation. I did some research but carpal tunnel syndrome
    surgery is too risky. I bought this book : 

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1572240393/qid=3D101494225
    1/sr=3D8-1/ref=3Dsr_8_67_1/104-6492431-6669541 

    Conquering Carpal Tunnel Syndrome : And Other Repetitive Strain
    Injuries -- Sharon J. Butler, et al; Paperback (which my doctor
    suggested). it shows the most wonderful easy exercises to prevent and
    treat pain. If the swelling is evident the only way to deal with it
    is to have some swelling aminorating pills (my doctor suggested
    FASTUM, and FASTUM GEL). and rest a couple of days, if not the
    condition will worsen or won=B4t go away. The best way to prevent pain
    is to HAVE A GOOD POSTURE WHILE WORKING ! ( cause a bad back posture
    worsens the condition) and of course exercise a little bit before
    starting to work. And stopping every now and then to STRETCH , every
    half hour works for me, a simple stretch helps a lot, it does not
    take much time. 

    My hands are the most precious things god gave me, now I know I have
    to take good care of them. Safety and health for all Julieta Odio 
    Metalsmith

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