Carpel Tunnel

[Jbyrd485]

Does anybody else have any trouble with this and if so is there a type of therapy for this? The weed eaters are tearing up my wrist. Also does the anti shock gloves work? Thanks for your help guys.

Jbyrd

[golfturf]

i had some problems with it a few years ago. Doctor gave me a brace to restrict movement and it worked great

[mariner]

Stop spank'n off so much. Just kidding!

[hardboiled]

If you're having problems, do see a dr. about it before it gets worse. I do get it after certain amounts of wheel barrowing or string trimming for extended periods. I've had it come and go for years. Went to a D.O. who did and adjustment on my neck/uper back, which relieved it then. Now when I get it I perform the stretches they taught me and use a ball called gyro exerciser which helps. Get a pair of mechanichs impact tool gloves for the trimmer. I hope to replace my belt drive with a hydro before 05. Also do a search on thoracic outlet syndrome and repititive use injuries, oont the internet.

[mariner]

Not me! I got women to handle that!

[Stephen M.]

Had the problem and decided against surgery, which is only 50/50 in cure rate. Bad odds. I went to an alternative medical doctor and was put on vitamin therapy--short term high doses of B vitamins, slow release C vitamin, and glucosimun sulfate. It took about a year to clear it up; then tendonititis set in for the next several years. The tendonities has gone away since I'm laid up most of this year healing from a broken heal.

Good anti vibration gloves can be purchased from www.gemplers.com and they are gel filled. I have some and they work well. It's about $21 per glove.

[Jbyrd485]

Thanks guys

Thanks for the help guys. Take care of your wrist you never know when you might need it.

Jbyrd

[AllieLawn]

Yeah after a long day. I have a continous tingling in my hands. Some anti shock gloves might do the trick. No sense in worrying about stupid tan lines now!!

Chris

[mariner]

YEA BOTH MARY PALMER'S AND THEIR 5 SISTERS

omg what is this board coming 2

Very Original!

[AllieLawn]

What??!!.......................... Sorry I fell asleep.

Chris

[Stephen M.]

now read this
****************************your getting sleepy******************************************* your getting sleepy******************************************** *********your getting sleepy******************************************** **********your tendonitis and carpal tunnel is just a figment of your imagination ********************** your tendonitis and carpal tunnel is just a figment of your imagination ************************* at the end of these dots you will awake and your hand will be better******************************************** ************************************************** ************************************************** **************************************

To entertain Martha and her 5 sisters. or is it 10?

[CorbinLandscapeServices]

iontopheresis

I have full blown carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. It was caused from repetetive motion from my last full time job. So, worker's comp. picked up the bill. but there are therapy options as opposed to surgery. I went to occupational therapy twice a week where they performed iontopheresis. Its where they take a 2x4 pad and soak it with a liquid steroid. Then they take a device to literally "shock" it into you. It works the medicine into the tissue to releave pressure in the carpal tunnel (which causes the tingling and pain). It is also an inflamatory. It kinda sounds funny I know, but it really really helped. Therapy is pricy though!

Andrew

[CorbinLandscapeServices]

Splints

Also, they'll give you custom splint to wear each night to bed. A cheaper alternative is to go to your local drugstore/pharmacy and get some universal splints that fit well. If you wear them faithfully each night, you'll notice significant improvement....guaranteed.

Andrew

P.s. also wear padded gloves when you work.

[pow]

I had it. Tried the brace, shots, whatever else I could think of. Had the surgery in the winter and never had any problems since. You can be back to work in a few weeks.

[scubabike420]

Some other things to consider (I'm a safety guy by day).

Varity is the spice of life. Make adjustments to your equipment regularly. Moving handles and straps even an inch or two causes you to use a slightly different motion and your muscles in a different way.

Take note of your hand position when you sleep. Many people make a fist and curl up their wrists when they sleep. This can not only make C.T. worse, but can also the cause.

I caution people who have C.T. and wear gloves, even the anti-vibration gloves. Gloves reduce sensory feedback. Basically, when you wear gloves, you grip things tighter which is not good for C.T.

Here's a link that addresses non-powered hand tools, but a lot of it also applies to powered equipment. It points out issues with wrist position and handle design.

http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0600...3/d000673.html