Message #38415

[JessW]

hi there to a fellow sufferer!

I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome back in 1990 and about 2 yrs later with RSI proper (at least that is what I call it) so I know what you are going through.  More annoying than anything else.  I don't know where you could have seen the article but ere are a few good tips that I use on a regular basis.

Exercises - best done in warm water as make your hand fee supported - any form of slow stretch exercises are good.

Comfort - gently warm some vegetable oil to just below hand tolerant level and soak your hand in it - helps a lot even if it does sound odd.  Be careful not to overheat.

Follow that with hand rub using any moisturiser or similar (vaseline at a pinch or almost any kind of brufen gel if you are not allergic) on wrist and forearm which also feels good. Even better if someone else does it for you!!!

When I am particularlly bad I use a tuby grip and strap my hand(s) for a couple of hours so you cannot use it even if you wanted to  (compulsory rest).

Hope this helps some.

Jess