Posted by NikkiT2 on January 31, 2003, at 7:15:06
In reply to RSI -- typing injury, posted by Tabitha on January 31, 2003, at 2:15:08
I have RSI in both my wrists and have done for the last 10 years...
First, you need to make sure your work station is set up correctly.. this is your employers responsibilty, so ask them for advice.
The things I find helpful are.. the ibuprofen gel.. I find this is much better than just taking anti-inflammatory pills.. I rub in all down my forearms and onto the palm of my hand 3 times a day. The one I use is non sticky so once its rubbed in your arm doesn;'t feel all yucky!!
I don;t get on with the wrist supports at all, and tubi-grip (that elasticated tube banagae stuff) also makes the numbness alot worse, but it does help with the arm pain.When my fingers get *really* numb (they're a little numb all the time) I hold my arms up and shake my hand to get the circulation going again.
When I get the terrible pains that run up into my elbow, I hold my arm up above my head, and that seems to help.One exercise I was given is to place you pals on the edge of your chair, and gently push down as if to lift your body up.. I can't do this one any more as my wrists don't ben much nay more.
get physio therapy.. the infra red treatment I used to have helped it tons...
I am now looking into bee sting therapy.. I'm trying to find somewhere local that does it.. its a creaqm of some form that contains the venon from bee stings that you rub on the afected area.. I;ve heard some amazing reports of it.
Oh, and acupuncture helped enourmously too (but can't afford the weekly treatments any more *pouts*)...
Hope this gives you some ideas
Nikki xx
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