[Jewelry making - Article 00115] - Re: [Orchid] Carpal tunnel and workman's compensation

[Roseann Hanson]

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>       However, it is important to have it diagnosed.  

    This is such good advice -- I started having symptoms in the spring,
    and was told by my brother (a doctor) that it's repetitive strain
    injury, the precursor to the much more serious carpal tunnel, which
    is scarring of the sheaths around the nerves (?ligaments? not an
    anatomist) and requires surgery usually. 

    Mine came upon me when I was trying to learn how to do websites and
    spending too much time mousing at the computer (is that a verb?). 

    I spent a lot of time analyzing different workbench heights,
    keyboard positions, arm positions, wrist positions, etc., to see what
    relieved it. 

    I talked with some alternative health folks, and people who have
    suffered from this, to see what worked for them. I also don't trust
    doctors and surgery-happy ones even less. 

    I got an adjustable keyboard tray and variable-height mouse pad, an
    adjustable chair (height), and really pay attention so that when I
    get a little pain, I switch to a more neutral position or even go do
    something else. I have found that alternating computer work with
    bench work, and strengthening my arms/wrists (fencing lessons!)
    worked wonders. 

    Anyone interested in more info I found this website to be helpful
    for ideas but keep in mind that not every solution works for
    everyone--it's rather personal (it's your body!):
    http://www.metamorphosis.com/theoryinfo.html 

Roseann

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