Carpal Tunnel Surgery is definitely a last resort. I know two people who've had it in the last year and their condition has worsened markedly!
Educate yourself about Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) at: http://www.tifaq.com/ and http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1702/
Change your typing ergonomics. Posture, monitor, keyboard, chair and lighting all effect how much stress you put on your wrists. Be aware of how you're typing!
From my research the two biggest risk factors are: 1. Key pressure: don't be a key banger! 2. Wrist angle: keep the wrists up in a gentle natural curve.
One other thing that can do wonders is taking 1500mg a day of glucosamine sulfate along with 2 grams a day of vitamin C. For more complete info on glucosamine, refer to my article in the June '96 issue of Muscle and Fitness magazine. Take care!
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Educate yourself about Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) at:
http://www.tifaq.com/
and
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/1702/
Change your typing ergonomics. Posture, monitor, keyboard, chair and lighting all effect how much stress you put on your wrists. Be aware of how you're typing!
From my research the two biggest risk factors are:
1. Key pressure: don't be a key banger!
2. Wrist angle: keep the wrists up in a gentle natural curve.
One other thing that can do wonders is taking 1500mg a day of glucosamine sulfate along with 2 grams a day of vitamin C. For more complete info on glucosamine, refer to my article in the June '96 issue of Muscle and Fitness magazine. Take care!