I am supposed to be doing a yoga class with my friend on Wednesday, this will be my first one in over a year, and I have some pain in my neck and shoulder at the moment, will this make it worse?
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posted by ellieBOA
on May 20, 2013 -
7 answers
What are the physical effects of regular computer usage? I'm looking for good, recent, resources that answer this question, preferably that are empirical/science-based and understandable to someone who has a basic, non-professional understanding of anatomy.
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posted by scribbler
on Mar 31, 2013 -
2 answers
I need recommendations for activities for someone with medical conditions that preclude reading, writing, watching much video, or walking for any significant amount of time.
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posted by knapah
on Mar 18, 2013 -
36 answers
Can you share your stories / tips about dealing with typing related RSI (repetitive strain injury)?
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posted by wooh
on Dec 3, 2012 -
7 answers
How to fill my time on medical leave for RSI issues? And how to cope with not being able to live as normal?
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posted by itesser
on Mar 22, 2012 -
8 answers
Advice and a crash course regarding ergonomics (and, to a lesser degree, posture) needed for a young web worker with a Macbook Pro and some signs of RSI.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jan 16, 2012 -
13 answers
I'm getting some kind of RSI on the side of the end of my thumb (exterior, adjacent to the right side of my thumbnail.) It feels like it is burning and getting worse. It is the spot where I hit the spacebar/trackpad. I'm worried, but in reading up on thumb pain, can't find this particular injury, nor any suggested remedies.
posted by soulbarn
on Dec 21, 2011 -
5 answers
I use my smartphone a lot and my hands/thumbs are getting sore. I know how to stave off pain from typing and hunching over my computer, but those techniques don't work for this. Can you recommend stretches or massage techniques?
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posted by heatherann
on Nov 26, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm looking for a new job or career that has no computer use, no sitting around in chairs, and no driving a van. Can you help me think of ideas?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Oct 15, 2011 -
17 answers
Icing, massage, less frequent use of the device (as if!) So....I know I could stick my hand in a bucket of ice. But has anyone actually devised any sort of glove into which one can put ice and ice down that thumb joint in a less liquid/messy way? Years ago, I used to ice down a knee with a bag of frozen peas. Would love to find or make a smaller, simpler alternative similiar to the "knee peas," for the left thumb joint.
posted by dorgla
on Aug 11, 2011 -
6 answers
I clean houses for a living. I'm getting RSI. A lot of the usual advice doesn't seem to apply to me, and I don't know what to do.
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posted by streetdreams
on Feb 6, 2011 -
8 answers
I'm looking for more ergonomic solutions to snipping herbs and shredding food in the kitchen. These are the two most painful kitchen tasks for me due to existing repetitive strain injuries.
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posted by grouse
on Oct 31, 2010 -
18 answers
RSI specialists in Brisbane Australia? Specifically looking for advice with regard to wrist, forearm and finger pain (also back and neck).
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posted by springbound
on Jan 4, 2010 -
3 answers
i need to a good portable (light, compact, preferably wireless) keyboard, so that when i travel with my laptop, i can still maintain a decent overall posture. with just the laptop either my neck or my upper arm is in a bad posture, and they hurt. apple keyboard is one option i am aware of, but eral world experience based suggestions would be very helpful. suggestions?
posted by shalam
on Apr 29, 2009 -
6 answers
My girlfriend is suffering really badly from RSI. If she's going to heal she needs to avoid using her hands... but this is leaving her bored to tears. What hobbies are suitable for RSI sufferers? She's not too keen on sports, although she has recently taken up yoga.
posted by simonw
on Dec 18, 2008 -
22 answers
Two part question: How can I get a bicycle that won't exacerbate my wrist repetitive strain injury? Can you recommend a good bike shop in Seattle?
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posted by grouse
on Aug 11, 2008 -
23 answers
"Cold" feeling along both sides of my forearm, becoming achy. Doctor's appointment already made, but now I'm researching for ideas on relief -- and nothing seems to quite fit the symptoms!
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posted by subbes
on Jul 8, 2008 -
12 answers
Does anyone have personal experience with Doctors or Physical Therapists in Boston that specialize in RSI? My primary physician was fairly clueless and dismissive of the issue, and my arm, wrist, and hand pain isn't abating in spite of following the advice from "It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!"
posted by david1230
on Jun 12, 2008 -
1 answer
My hands hurt; is there an Eclipse IDE plugin that does text completion like NetBeans' ctrl-K or pressing escape in TextMate?
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posted by Zarkonnen
on Mar 6, 2008 -
7 answers
I want to learn the emacs keybindings, mainly for moving around in a block of code, and selecting text. What's the best way to do this?
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posted by jasminerain
on Mar 5, 2008 -
10 answers
I have been beset by crappy luck and chronic health problems in the past year. It's been extremely stressful, worsened by the fact these very health problems prevent me from employing my normal methods of dealing with stress. I'm spiraling quickly downward into mood-swings and depression and I don't know what to do. How did you deal with your stressful periods?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 13, 2007 -
25 answers
Thinking of getting a graphics tablet to replace my keyboard as much as possible. Do I need to spring for something high-end, or are the cheaper / smaller tablets good enough to write with?
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posted by lullabyofbirdland
on Jun 19, 2007 -
7 answers
I had a bad case of RSI that is forcing me to switch career. Help me choose what to do next.
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posted by gmarceau
on May 10, 2007 -
8 answers
Is it RSI? I have weird pains in my wrist, like a straight line of ache that goes and goes away for a few seconds. It doesn't happen constantly but often enough for me to be a bit concerned.
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posted by tmcw
on Apr 5, 2007 -
14 answers
CarpalTunnelMysteryFilter: I have carpal tunnel syndrome, or something similar, but my hands don't generally hurt unless I work too much. Here's the weird thing:
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posted by martinrebas
on Mar 26, 2007 -
13 answers
I'm having a deQuervain's release within the next couple of weeks, and I'm nervous.
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posted by liet
on Mar 14, 2007 -
6 answers
Can anyone recommend a specialist in Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in West Los Angeles / Santa Monica?
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posted by tabulem
on Nov 17, 2006 -
3 answers
What are some upper body exercises I can do without putting any load on my wrists?
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posted by grouse
on May 21, 2006 -
29 answers
Is there anywhere online, mail order or in the UK that actually has 'it's not carpal tunnel syndrome in stock? Or another way to get hold of it?
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posted by lunkfish
on May 8, 2006 -
4 answers
RSI - a dear friend has bad repetitive injuries (carpal tunnel problems)...it gets bad when she types....and allieviates when she stops. Oh, yeah, she's a professoinal writer. No - not RSI advice....
keyboard advice. Have you (or someone you know) had comfort (or a reduction of discomfort) from using a particular keyboard?
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posted by filmgeek
on Dec 16, 2005 -
36 answers
How have people prevented and recovered from Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) of the fingers caused mainly by mouse clicking?
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posted by J-Garr
on Oct 10, 2005 -
16 answers
I've been diagnosed a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Is the surgical solution the best? Can it guaranty a full recovery?
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posted by nims
on May 18, 2005 -
14 answers
My job involves a lot of repetitive motion and I type way too much outside of work. I've had RSI issues in the past, and I want to strengthen my wrists/arms/shoulders so that they don't flare up again. Any recommended books or web sites where I can find RSI-specific exercises?
(Yes, yes, I know. Just Type Less. Assume for the moment that's not an option).
posted by Jeanne
on Dec 13, 2004 -
14 answers
CarpalTunnelFilter: My CTS is flaring up. (Numb and tingling for about an hour upon awakening, moderate pain throughout the day.) Before you say "Go to a Doctor", I am going to a doctor, next week probably. (I have to call the HMO and see when they can fit me in.) What can I do in the meantime? Right now I am: wearing a wrist splint while sleeping, and taking ibuprofen. I've also given myself a rest from knitting, and doing cross-stitching instead. I find that putting heat on the wrist helps, but some people are telling me to use ice instead. Anyone have personal experience of what works? What should I make sure to bring up to the doctor? Has B6 worked for anyone?
posted by Shoeburyness
on Jul 1, 2004 -
13 answers
Rotating my wrists, my thumbs, ... in certain ways elicits a soft cracking noise; imagine a more subdued version of cracking one's knuckles. While this isn't painful or particularly uncomfortable now, I'm concerned for the long-term. Any recommendations? I saw a doctor a year or so ago and he essentially just shrugged and said, you'll live. It hasn't gotten worse, but I'm worried that the condition will grow to be painful. Has anyone else experienced anything like this and, if so, what steps can be taken to remedy this?
posted by Raze2k
on Mar 1, 2004 -
20 answers
What are your favorite ways of compensating physically for the hours of torture that are sitting in front of a computer? I find basketball, walking, and stretching to be very helpful, but it's not always easy to find the time.
posted by callmejay
on Dec 11, 2003 -
24 answers
