EPTHow to Heal and Prevent Computer Injury (RSI) - Page 2
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hejakev
Sweden518 Posts
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Khul Sadukar
Australia1735 Posts
On July 08 2010 07:10 Malgrif wrote: my teacher told me the best way to avoid these types of injury, above all else, is to just take breaks and don't be on the computer for 5hours + at a time. Even with breaks years of constant computer use is gonna lead to these sort of things. Stupid demanding office jobs. Btw my whole team is away sick this week. Im gonna quit this BS.. | ||
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Craton
United States17246 Posts
On July 07 2010 16:09 Subversion wrote: Ah man. I do NONE of this shit. Totally getting RSI any day now =/ I got to experience my first bout of it a few days ago. Had pretty severe pain around the thumb area of my right hand that lasted about 2 days. I'm not really sure of the cause; my guess is that my workspace at the office sucks and it eventually got to me -- been there about a month; I've got essentially a thick plastic folding table as a desk. | ||
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Randomaccount#77123
United States5003 Posts
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nttea
Sweden4353 Posts
On July 07 2010 16:27 Smgzy wrote: Stiffness / pain would probably be the first sign. When I first felt it it was just a small amount of pain in my pinky and along the side of my hand. Like a nagging feeling. When it lasted for multiple days I knew that it could be serious and I just ignored it which allowed it to develop into something worse. okay thanks! i will watchout for these and definitely not ignore them if i get it, though for now i didnt feel any pain or stiffness. | ||
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Fujitsi
Belgium65 Posts
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forgotten0ne
United States951 Posts
I rofled so hard. | ||
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Smgzy
United States187 Posts
On July 08 2010 17:16 Fujitsi wrote: Has anyone ever tried a powerball? I have one and use it sometimes just for the lulz, but it says on the box it helps against RSI too .. honestly if you are going to get anything for your RSI, I wouldn't want to gamble on something like a powerball. It might help and if you are into it than cool, but it probably doesn't do much more than a simple grip ball or rubber band. If you want to spend extra money on something I'm pretty sure this is the only way to go. http://www.flextend.com/ ![[image loading]](http://www.ergocanada.com/images/flextend_closeup.jpg) | ||
micronesia
United States24666 Posts
BTW my orthopedic surgeon's office suggested I use a stressball also to strengthen the muscles in the are which helped with the muscles below the thumb somewhat... not sure if it's helped my wrist or not. | ||
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SoJu.WeRRa
Korea (South)820 Posts
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Robinsa
Japan1333 Posts
On July 08 2010 07:10 Malgrif wrote: my teacher told me the best way to avoid these types of injury, above all else, is to just take breaks and don't be on the computer for 5hours + at a time. Guess what. Youre teacher is wrong. Staying at the computer for less than 5 hours is not even something a lot of us would begin to consider here! On a more serious note, Ive used the computer all my life and never had any problems what so ever. I do however get a hurting arm when I use write with a pencil for too long. Maybe I will use that as my excuse for not handing in that paper tomorrow. | ||
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grats
United States184 Posts
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SneakPeek
Philippines162 Posts
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Ryshi
Canada361 Posts
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barth
Ireland1272 Posts
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
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Pokebunny
United States10654 Posts
On July 07 2010 16:11 nttea wrote: what are the first signs of any of these troubles? i never felt anything but since im sitting by the computer 24/7 and have done so for most of my life i feel i should be worried ^_^ QFT. My mom keeps telling me I'm gonna develop all these horrible diseases, I need to convince her she's wrong ;_; Thanks for the response to his question, btw.  | ||
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ella_guru
Canada1741 Posts
It. Fucking. Sucks. Worse. Than. Everything. When it flared up for me I couldn't use my right hand for anything. I typed with one hand for about a month. I had to do painful stretches to rework the cords in my arm. It came from having a little bit of tension in my thumb while I played. When your muscles don't get to fully rest and recharge before reworking them the fatigue builds up bad and fierce. Do the stretches everyone! start today. At the very least., just do the stretches. I played guitar for 4 years before it crept up on me. Now, 3 and change years later I still sometimes get those painful inklings, but have totally revamped hand positions and posture so it shouldn't ever come back. Great thread. | ||
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Khul Sadukar
Australia1735 Posts
On July 08 2010 17:36 forgotten0ne wrote: I told my girlfriend about an RSI and she was like "SO YOU ARE CHEATING ON ME WITH THE COMPUTER! I KNEW IT!" I rofled so hard. Obviously an mxo player :p Im doing that wrist stretch with palm down and trying to bring hand up vertical. Man it hurts! I should see the doc, but if im told not to use a pc for a week or so id be screwed.. | ||
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Kazragore
United States369 Posts
On July 07 2010 16:27 Smgzy wrote: Stiffness / pain would probably be the first sign. When I first felt it it was just a small amount of pain in my pinky and along the side of my hand. Like a nagging feeling. When it lasted for multiple days I knew that it could be serious and I just ignored it which allowed it to develop into something worse. Ahhh! I have that exact same feeling! I started noticing a few weeks ago (maybe less, idk for sure as I was pretty much ignoring it). I am absolutely going to start doing these exercises/stretches. Thanks a lot man  | ||
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