atomkarincaJan 8, 2023
nixCraft 🐧
For software devs, IT folks, writers or anyone who is a keyboard warrior, this is a good wrist stretching guide to avoid injuries. Also, use apps like workrave or pomodoro on your Linux or Unix desktop https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/repetitive-strain-injury-prevention-software.html
Jan 8, 2023 at 3:19pmWeb
Show threadKnowAttitudeJan 8, 2023

@nixCraft These worked for me when those didn't. Obligatory YMMV here :)

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

the article that goes with it:

https://gmb.io/wrists/

Get Strong And Flexible Wrists With This Ready-to-go Wrist Prep Routine!

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Show threadThom O'ConnorJan 8, 2023
@nixCraft these same exercises are also important for others who use their hands professionally: craftspeople, manufacturers, musicians, artisans, etc. Now dealing with some arthritis in my wrists - guess what, more of these exercises!
Show thread🅱🅻🆄🅴🅱️Jan 8, 2023

@nixCraft my tip to people is to lift weights. The grip strength and the warming up of those muscles really helps protect your wrists.

Often, when you feel pain, the problem is above or below the source of pain. If your wrists hurt, it could be because your forearm (grip), triceps, biceps, or shoulders.

And of course, changing your position on your desk helps too.

Show threadFreehours9Jan 8, 2023
@nixCraft vertical mouse has helped me a lot.
Show threadTomJan 25, 2023
@freehours9 @nixCraft Same here, combined with a more ergonomic split keyboard (the Microsoft one was enough for me without going to crazy split ones). A move away from mechanical keyboard possibly also helped.
Show threadYvesHanoulle 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 🇪🇺Jan 8, 2023
@nixCraft my doctor told me: use multiple pointing devices. I have a handshoe mouse, a vertical mouse, a trackball, and use the mqc glidepad (or whatever that is called) . All problems disapeared…
Show threadTimPJan 8, 2023
@nixCraft I literally do wrist flexion all night long, doesn't every one?
Show threadGigsimJan 8, 2023
@nixCraft everyday !
Show threadGnetworkGnomeJan 9, 2023
@nixCraft For me, what has kept wrist and finger issues at bay for the last 50 years was initially programming on a Teletype KSR 33 for about 5 or 6 years. I still think of ka-chunk ka-chunk when I type.