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> same problem for a while... My wrists and arms Neck muscles, shoulder, upper back. The problem derives from starting in one direction and needing my arms to

by ouch 17y ago

> same problem for a while... My wrists and arms Neck muscles, shoulder, upper back. The problem derives from starting in one direction and needing my arms to be braced enough to be quick to the keys. I've tried all sorts of different postures and what not, seen my chiropractor a few times, etc., but nothing helps the problem other than being away from the computer for a while.

blhack 17y ago
Please don't take offense to this, but what kind of shape are you in? I found that losing some weight really helped my back problems.
- ouch 17y ago
  I'm 5'11" and ~150lb and I get exercise regularly. I've tried all sorts of things to further strengthen my back and upper body over the past couple years (and to improve its flexibility), but judging by the enduring pain, fitness is not a factor here.
  - blhack 17y ago
    Bad luck, then :(. Sorry to hear that... Are you in a position where money isn't playing a huge factor? Something that I have always had in the back of my head to do after I "retire" is to teach. Once you finish your degree (didn't see if you said post grad?) you'll be eligible to teach in some states (I know you can in IA if you have a Bachelor's in anything).
  - delackner 17y ago
    Define exercise regularly?
  - wallflower 17y ago
    > Neck muscles, shoulder, upper back. I have the same problem. My wrist/forearm problems are symptoms of a problem that starts up at the shoulder and back. One thing that has helped me tremendously is a foam roller. I have one that allows me to lie on it with my spine parallel to the roller length. I use it in the morning before work and in the evening after work (for about 10 min.) and I find it really helps release built-up stress and fatigue in my back and shoulders. http://www.healthyback.com/products/glidepoint/foam-rollers/486 http://www.healthyback.com/products/glidepoint/foam-rollers/...

by ouch 17y ago

blhack 17y ago

Please don't take offense to this, but what kind of shape are you in? I found that losing some weight really helped my back problems.

ouch 17y ago
I'm 5'11" and ~150lb and I get exercise regularly. I've tried all sorts of things to further strengthen my back and upper body over the past couple years (and to improve its flexibility), but judging by the enduring pain, fitness is not a factor here.
- blhack 17y ago
  Bad luck, then :(. Sorry to hear that... Are you in a position where money isn't playing a huge factor? Something that I have always had in the back of my head to do after I "retire" is to teach. Once you finish your degree (didn't see if you said post grad?) you'll be eligible to teach in some states (I know you can in IA if you have a Bachelor's in anything).
- delackner 17y ago
  Define exercise regularly?
- wallflower 17y ago
  > Neck muscles, shoulder, upper back. I have the same problem. My wrist/forearm problems are symptoms of a problem that starts up at the shoulder and back. One thing that has helped me tremendously is a foam roller. I have one that allows me to lie on it with my spine parallel to the roller length. I use it in the morning before work and in the evening after work (for about 10 min.) and I find it really helps release built-up stress and fatigue in my back and shoulders. http://www.healthyback.com/products/glidepoint/foam-rollers/486 http://www.healthyback.com/products/glidepoint/foam-rollers/...