PHYSICAL AILMENT - Carpal Tunnel

[scrollntole]

Has anyone developed carpal tunnel in their hand as a result of scrolling? I've recently been diagnosed and my wife thinks it's due to how much scrolling I've been doing. I'm not convinced, but maybe she's right (again). I'm just trying to get a feel for this from a good number of people who also spend  a lot of time scrolling. Thanks ahead of time for sharing.

Vin

Edited August 24, 2018 by scrollntole

[amazingkevin]

 

my arms and hands hurt bad if I stop scrolling for weeks.

[ike]

I HAVE IT'S ISN'T TOO ALFUL BAD BUT i DO USE A WRIST BAND DESIGNED FOR THAT TROBLEM. IT WORKS.

IKE

[savethebeer]

I got very bad carpal tunnel pain years ago from playing the Xbox. I had to remove the machine from the house. Then 5 years ago I started scrolling and I have had no issues with any wrist or hand pain.

Bob

[RabidAlien]

One of the big culprits is a regular, straight keyboard, the kind that comes with your computer.  Switch out with an ergonomic keyboard....they make slightly-curved ones as well as those split keyboards everyone complains about.  The split keyboards take a little bit of getting used to, but people swear by them.

[stevan]

First consult with your doctor.

I had it but not as a result of scrolling, it tends to run in my family.  It was so bad for me that I had to have surgery (both wrists but not done at the same time)  For now, you may want to try sleeping in wrist/arm braces that help keep your wrists immobilized.

[ChelCass]

I developed carpal tunnel when I worked at Fords.  Repetitious motion is the culprit, I was using drills and torque wrenches every day 10 hours a day.  Scroll sawing you are constantly moving your wrists in different directions so this shouldn't be an issue.  Are you perhaps holding onto you wood excessive tight when scrolling??  I have a tendency to do that especially on small pieces.  Check yourself when scrolling and see if you need to position your hands differently.

[scrollntole]

Thanks everyone. I am using a wrist band and it seems to help, altho I'm not sleeping with it on. And I have noticed that sometimes I'm pushing down - holding down the piece - with too much force and my hand becomes tired and stiffens. Been trying to be more aware of that: just "keep" the piece down, not "force" it down. Practice, practice, practice.

Thanks for all your comments.

Vin