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I had very similar symptoms to this guy (pain starting in the wrists and then forearms/elbows). I have adjusted my typing habits and daily routine as follows:
by mumrah 17y ago
I had very similar symptoms to this guy (pain starting in the wrists and then forearms/elbows). I have adjusted my typing habits and daily routine as follows:
* Exercise arms with light weights (~10lbs)
* Adjusted chair height
* Started using a real keyboard (I think typing on a MBP for extended periods was a big contributor to my RSI)
* Drink more water, get better sleep, get some kind of exercise
These days, I don't notice any kind of RSI pains. I think generally, RSI (for a typist) is due to combinations of stress, poor posture, lack of general wellness, etc.
- wizard_2 17y agoThe touch pad on the MBP causes me a lot of pain as well. I started carrying around a Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer and had the touchpad turn off when a mouse is plugged in. I'm now able to type for long periods of time without killing my wrist or thumb. (It's still hard to break the habit of tapping the pad with my thumb to click.)
- technomancy 17y agoAvoiding mouse use entirely is even better ergonomically. Bonus: it makes you a lot faster.