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Title: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: Blondbraid on Tue 18/06/2019 11:32:08
So I've been drawing and writing a lot lately, but I'm starting to feel the strain on my right hand and wrist, so I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to alleviate it?

Apart from the Captain Obvious advice of just resting my hand.
Title: Re: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: VampireWombat on Tue 18/06/2019 14:20:10
Some sort of wrist brace or wrap should help with the pain at least. The right brace would also reduce the strain.
Title: Re: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: Cassiebsg on Tue 18/06/2019 16:10:55
here's some good advice: https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome
Title: Re: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: Galen on Tue 18/06/2019 23:56:26
Wrist rests, regular wrist exercises. Cold compress for pain already present. Try and keep wrists straight and move your forearm instead of bending your wrist if possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLjtSyuE11I

^ There are some wrist exercises, ignore the 'pro gaming' nonsense there as an attempt to get kids to do them.
Title: Re: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: Laura Hunt on Wed 19/06/2019 06:45:57
Galen himself giving medical advice! How lucky are we in this forum? (laugh)
Title: Re: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: Blondbraid on Thu 20/06/2019 15:13:07
Thanks to everyone posting your tips, I'll totally try them out!
Title: Re: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: Slasher on Sat 22/06/2019 16:14:51
Changing your posture (maybe use a cushion) and re-postioning keyboard (L,R,U,D) helps... As someone with arthritis I often need to do this to ease the discomfort.

It's not good to resume the same old position day in and day out..
Title: Re: Tips for how to handle sore wrists
Post by: Baron on Fri 28/06/2019 12:03:05
I found using my left hand for all regular computer tasks really alleviated pressure on my right wrist, which I would use exclusively for precision stuff (like drawing).