My Carpal Tunnel Issues
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I've been having issues with my wrist for the past year and I didn't know what was causing it until I went to the doctor six months ago. I was informed that I have problems with my carpal tunnel and that my daily activity of working in front of the computer puts pressure on the median nerve along the carpal tunnel in my wrist. I wasn't happy at all about finding out about my wrists, but it made me realize how important it is to maintain proper posture when working in front of a computer.
I was forced to stop typing on the computer for two months. I had to give it a rest since I knew that it is what caused my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The doctor gave me non-inflammatory drugs that helped alleviate the pain. I had to ice my wrists for 10 to 15 minutes twice an hour to reduce the swelling in my hands. At night, I had to wear a wrist splint to make the nerves go back into the right position. I had to undergo several treatments that were painful, to say the least.
The pain, numbness and tingling sensations in my wrist eventually stopped. Yesterday. I went to the doctor and he told me that I can go back to working on my computer again. He also told me to never forget to keep the right posture when typing on the computer.
To prevent the condition from coming back, my doctor advised me to take care of my health and eat the right kinds of food to maintain a healthy weight. I'm also trying to stop smoking, which is one of the risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome. I exercise daily to keep my muscles strong and flexible.
I now take good care of my wrists and hands by following the correct ergonomic position when typing. I do this by keeping my hands straight when I type on my keyboard, with my hands positioned a little higher than my wrists. I also relax my shoulders and arms whenever I stay in front of the computer. I'm lucky enough to not have had any surgery because of my condition.
I was forced to stop typing on the computer for two months. I had to give it a rest since I knew that it is what caused my Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The doctor gave me non-inflammatory drugs that helped alleviate the pain. I had to ice my wrists for 10 to 15 minutes twice an hour to reduce the swelling in my hands. At night, I had to wear a wrist splint to make the nerves go back into the right position. I had to undergo several treatments that were painful, to say the least.
The pain, numbness and tingling sensations in my wrist eventually stopped. Yesterday. I went to the doctor and he told me that I can go back to working on my computer again. He also told me to never forget to keep the right posture when typing on the computer.
To prevent the condition from coming back, my doctor advised me to take care of my health and eat the right kinds of food to maintain a healthy weight. I'm also trying to stop smoking, which is one of the risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome. I exercise daily to keep my muscles strong and flexible.
I now take good care of my wrists and hands by following the correct ergonomic position when typing. I do this by keeping my hands straight when I type on my keyboard, with my hands positioned a little higher than my wrists. I also relax my shoulders and arms whenever I stay in front of the computer. I'm lucky enough to not have had any surgery because of my condition.