How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Even if you're the world's fastest typist, you can help avert carpal tunnel syndrome -- a ligament inflammation that causes numbness in your wrists, hands, or fingers -- by following these tips.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A neutral wrist position
Frequent breaks
Stretching exercises
And a wrist splint
A medical evaluation

Step 1: Keep a neutral wrist position

When at a computer or other workstation, adjust the height of your chair if necessary, so that your forearms are level with your keyboard. Keep your hands and wrists in line with your forearms.

Tip: Don't flex your wrists while typing.

Step 2: Take frequent breaks

Take breaks every 10 to 15 minutes to rest your fingers and wrists if you are doing something that requires repetitive hand and wrist movements.

Step 3: Stretch your fingers and wrists

Exercise your fingers and wrists every 20 to 60 minutes. Extend and stretch both hands as if you were holding up a wall. Hold that position for five seconds and repeat several times. Make a tight fist with both hands, then bend wrists downward and hold for five seconds. Repeat several times.

Step 4: Wear a splint

Consider wearing a wrist splint to keep your wrist neutral while you work. Wearing one while you sleep can also help maintain good wrist position.

Step 5: See a doctor

If you experience numbness, tingling, or pain, visit your doctor for a medical evaluation.

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[dinahmanatee]

This would have helped three months ago. I'm ten and I have arthritis, stigmatisim, dandruff, carpal tunnel in both hands. I also have spicoliosis (spine curvature) FUCK YOU HOWCAST!

[broom2100]

ty for ur help.... im young and i play a lot of games on my PC and my wrists hurt. i might be able to prevent it now

[Thingstolaughat1]

But how long is the break you're supposed to take?

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[caycug1]

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[strongbutmighty]

im like so fuking afriand of carpal tunnel. idk why though. ive never had it or anything but i hae wrists an i hate pain so yeah...

[jaredwtfpwn]

Ok so while playing wow do this?????? O.o