Re:Ask YC: What to do with repetitive strain injury problems?
by mechanical_fish on Sunday May 25, 2008 @06:20PM
(#199770)
Yes, see a physical therapist. Don't just try to diagnose yourself, which is what you seem to be doing right now. The pains in my arms and wrists were due entirely to postural problems in my shoulders and neck, which was pinching the nerves leading to my wrists. If I'd kept self-diagnosing I'd have tried keyboard after keyboard, wrist braces, less wrist strain... and have completely missed the small adjustments to my monitor and my chair that actually make the difference.
Plus, PTs can prescribe proper massage, therapy, ultrasound and/or drugs to speed up your healing.
Plus, PTs can prescribe proper massage, therapy, ultrasound and/or drugs to speed up your healing.