How To Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrom
 

Obviously dont spend time on the comp.
But if you have to what can you do to avoid it or make it less likely to happen.

the way you sit.... and those little jelly things on your mouspad.. hold on i'll grab u a link....

i'm on the computer allll the time... i lift nearly every day though for at least 30/45 minutes though.

just get up routinely, stretch out... maybe do some pushups, etc ;)

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve disorder in the hand that causes pain, numbness and tingling. It is caused by repetitive motion of the hands, such as computer use. Although it affects both sexes, it is especially common among women between the ages of 30 and 60.

Steps:
1. Set up your work space with adjustable screens, keyboards and work surfaces to eliminate extra strain to the wrists and hands. Position your keyboard so that it is at elbow level. Your forearms, wrists and hands should be in a straight line parallel to the floor as you type.

2. Use a wrist pad with your keyboard. A wrist pad is a cushioned support that rests under your wrists, runs the length of your keyboard and takes the stress off your wrists by raising them to the level of the keyboard.

3. Exercise before and after work. Try the following: Stand and extend both arms out from your chest with palms facing out and fingers pointing up. Hold for a count of five. Straighten your wrists and relax fingers, then make a tight fist with each hand. Bend your wrists down and count to five. Repeat these stretches ten times for each session.

4. Take short breaks every hour at work. During your break, stand up, breathe in slowly and deeply, allow your arms to hang loosely, and shake for a couple of seconds. This will prevent buildup of muscle tension.

5. Sit up straight in your chair while working, and remember to tap keys lightly as you type.

6. Break up repetitive types of work with other duties throughout the day so your hands and eyes get a break.


Tips:
Early signs of carpal tunnel syndrome are a tingling or numbness in the hands, sharp pains shooting from the wrist up the arm, or a burning sensation in the fingers.

two weeks ago I would have never imagined you helping me :1orglaugh
Thanks

you're right i would probably be filling the thread up with pictures of you know what.... lol.. how times have changed so fast :)

yea, i have one of those too.
i've already been diagnosed with CT a couple years ago but im not sure if it came from me cooking for 2 yrs at a job or from being on the pc so much (or a combo of them both).

Check out OSHA's page on ergonomics. All the info you could want :thumbsup

pretty good link there warlock

I'm worried about Carpal Tunnel also because sometimes my wrists get sore and it is scary. It kinda comes and goes, but I'm sure that sooner or later it's gonna start sticking with me and I'll be forced to do something about it :(

The biggest thing that you'll wanna do is get an ergonomic keyboard (if you don't already), it's definately an essential item to have.

I suffer from carpal tunnel... it sucks but I am used to it by now. I could have avoided it but I didn't. Ah well

get a wacom tablet.