No Carpal Tunnel Blog
The No Carpal Tunnel Blog was designed to help those with computer related repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome learn more about their situation, ergonomics, and hopefully make moves towards healing wrist pain.
We have been in your situation and want to share ergonomic tips that have enabled us to work through the pain and anguish. You will find many practical tips we have used ourselves. Keep in mind that this is a serious condition, you must seek medical help. We are not doctors, nor are we a substitute for one.
Though their posts tend to be short and not delve into great detail, the site offers information on a wide variety of topics related to carpal tunnel syndrome, and it is updated frequently.
Recent Posts from No Carpal Tunnel Blog:
- Repetitive Strain Injury from Smartphones, Text Thumb, BlackBerry Neck - February 2nd, 2010
- "Repetitive Strain Injury from Smartphones, Text Thumb, BlackBerry Neck are now unfortunately becoming more and more common. People have aching hands, wrists, necks, and backs. Some tips: 1) Take a rest break every five minutes, stand up and walk around 2) Prevent […]"
- Roller Mouse Pro Mouse Alternative - January 18th, 2010
- "Roller Mouse Pro is a mouse alternative pointing device that has a roller bar that acts like a highly sensitive mouse. You do not need to reposition your hands to move a mouse, cutting down on excess motion. You can also program the buttons for specific tasks. Related […]"
- Cyclist’s palsy or Carpal Tunnel and Bicycling - May 1st, 2009
- "Bicycling had a piece on cyclist’s palsy. “About one-quarter of all riders will develop cyclist’s palsy–pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the hands, wrists or fingers–says Andrew Pruitt, a bike-fit and sports-medicine expert.” […]"
- Paraffin Wax Hand Therapy - April 30th, 2009
- "The HoMedics Paraspa Plus Paraffin Bath is a low cost hot wax bath that I use. I learn about the usefulness of these wax baths in hand therapy, used them at their facility, and decided to buy my own. TherabathPRO makes a professional grade model that my hand […]"
- Driving and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – RSI - April 29th, 2009
- "photo credit: René Ehrhardt I have found that driving exacerbates my RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome. It is pretty logical as driving involves use of the hands. I have tried to minimize my driving by getting others to drive, walking, or taking public transportation. […]"
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Book Recommendations - April 21st, 2009
- "Here are two books that have helped me recover from Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI, which many people call Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Dr. Pascarelli’s Complete Guide to Repetitive Strain Injury: What You Need to Know About RSI and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by […]"
- Gloves for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or RSI - April 21st, 2009
- "You may notice that your hands are usually cold due to poor circulation. Mines were as I suffered through RSI. I leard from my hand therapist that I could wear gloves most of the time to warm up my hands and improve circulation. No need to any special RSI glove, […]"
- RSI or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Watches - April 20th, 2009
- "photo credit: Rodriago Wearing a big heavy watch? I found that removing my watch helped with my RSI rehabilitation. A big fat watch will just weigh down your arm and increase pressure when typing. Related posts:Gloves for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or RSI Driving […]"
- Handbags and RSI - March 30th, 2009
- "photo credit: daisybush I remember overhearing another patient’s problems, who was being treated next to me. She brought in her handbag and the therapist suggested she lighten her TEN pound bag. So if you are having RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome and carry […]"
- Vacation and RSI - February 14th, 2009
- "I have found that vacation (or weekends) are the best time to heal from RSI or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Some tips: 1) Do not use the computer at ALL 2) Try to minimize carrying heavy items 3) Use rolling luggage or backpacks 4) Have someone else carry your items. […]"
