Road to recovery from Carpal Tunnel, Hand Pain, RSI

Welcome to No Carpal Tunnel Blog.

We have felt the pain and are here to share our roadmap to recovery from Carpal Tunnel Drome, Hand Pain, Wrist pain, and RSI.  The first step in healing is admitting that you have a major problem. This slowly debilitating condition is a product of years of physical abuse on your body. It will take months or years to recover from the damage. Adjusting your workstation will not solve all your problems. There is no silver bullet.

Diagnosis

The first step in recovery is finding a competent hand doctor and getting a proper diagnosis.  Ask your friends, colleagues, and family for suggestions.  We are not medical professionals, and are not qualified to provide medical information.

Hand Therapy

Hand Therapists helped me the most with my recovery and education.  From them, you will learn about Hot and Cold Transition Baths, Paraffin Wax Therapy, Icing, Wrist braces, and Ergonomics.  Keeping a Log Book is a helpful step to take. Massage and Vacations come into play.

Books

Education through reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome books is very important. An educated patient will recover faster.

Lifestyle Modification

Carpal Tunnel and Hand Pain recovery will require changes in how you drive, bike, or even use handbags. Any use of your hands will need to be examined and optimized.

Work Changes

Computer Ergonomics are important to prevent further damage and to change work habits. Keyboards, input devices, chairs, desks, and other elements require attention.

We hope you find our experiences helpful in your recover from Carpal Tunnel or hand pain.  Please comment with your own experiences so others can benefit.

Related posts:

1. Hand Therapy
2. Gloves for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Wrist Pain
3. Paraffin Wax Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Book
5. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Book Recommendations

Posted on July 28th, 2008
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