BFCElvis Posted August 9, 2000 Share Posted August 9, 2000 My wife just went to spend 5 days with her mother and although I have plenty of time to play while she is here I will now have unlimited time. How can I not hurt myself? ------------------ "To conquer death you only have to die" JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder Posted August 9, 2000 Share Posted August 9, 2000 take breaks dude. seriously, take breaks at least every hour for 5-10 minutes. motrin IB helps and hot water soaks (when some pain starts) ------------------ unca pathy will show ya the path, if only he could find it himself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorak Posted August 9, 2000 Share Posted August 9, 2000 Make sure you take time outs between plotting moves to lift the ale glass and snack mix. This should vary your routine enough to be safe. Lorak ------------------ "someone you trust is one of us"..........the illuminati * http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/combatmissionclub Lorak's FTX for CM <--Proud member of the Combat Mission Webring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von shrad Posted August 9, 2000 Share Posted August 9, 2000 I suggest using a good lubricant, at least that is what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted August 9, 2000 Share Posted August 9, 2000 If you feel any pain or discomfort using your computer, you're doing something wrong. Make sure you are sat properly. An adjustable computer chair is really a necessity - armrests optional, but a mid-length backrest is needed. If you sit up straight, your feet should be flat on the floor (technically) and the monitor should be just below your line of vision. You should be at least an arm's length away from the monitor. The upper part of your arms should hang vertically, the lower part should be horizontal, and the keyboard and mouse should be positioned to allow this. It's also a good idea to have some padding for your wrists - I have two foam pads for my keyboard, and a decent mouse pad (hard as mouse pads go, but soft compared to the table). That's about it. Good posture is a very good way to prevent problems. Sit up, back straight! (as my Dad would say). David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbo Posted August 9, 2000 Share Posted August 9, 2000 As a carpal sufferer myself (saw the doctor after I had already done a bunch of damage) 8(, I can pass on the techniques I use my doc taught me to stop it getting worse. 1.) if your wrists EVER hurt when computing, just stop. Get up and walk around. Sitting there and stretching your wrists to get rid of pain isnt good enough its better to change your entire spinal pattern. 2.) Whenever you remember (I time it with when I save my documents or games which is often) stretch your entire arm behind your neck and rotate your wrist. (Do both arms) 3.) Try to use your mouse with your off hand and rotate it once every few days. This is actually a lot easier than it sounds I can now use my mouse with either hand very easily. While keyboard use is bad for your wrists mouse movement can be as bad if not worse, so rotate that mouse hand. 4.) Get good posture and try to prevent your wrists from being bent while computing. I learnt my lesson and my wrists have gotten a little better over time (certainly they are not worse) using these techniques. hope this helps _dumbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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