....with a screwdriver. Building self assembly furniture!
2006-11-09 05:03:43 · 9 answers · asked by Thinker 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
This is a big deal.
I am a Master Electrician so I do a lot of screwing (ha ha)!
The repetitive motion can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.
#1 use a screw gun
#2 keep your wrist in line with the screwdriver
#3 bend the wrist as little as possible when doing anything.
Sorry I don't have much advice for your current problems with pain, take some OTC anti inflammatories (after consulting your doctor of course.)
2006-11-09 05:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Another soaking tip: Fill your wash basin with warm water and put some lavander oil (they're not really expensive). Worked like a treat when I started my upholstery course.
Also, try to perform some gentle rotational movement of your wrist and some opening-closing of your rt hand before starting to work again. Warm it up. Soon, your hand will get used to the workload after a few days.
2006-11-09 05:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by mrs joyphil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was assuming you meant with a screwdriver? There's six large bones in the base of your hand, these are connected by fibrous tissue and tendons. They kind of float. Your putting a lot of pressure on them with the end of the screwdriver, think about it. You've probably damaged them by bruising. Soak your hand with Epsom salts and rub it, them palms mostly. Take a break for a day or two.
2006-11-09 05:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soaking your hand/wrist in warm water is probably the best, and least intrusive, answer. The warm water promotes blood flow to the area and will fix the problem from inside.
Binding the wrist would also work if you can spare the time.
2006-11-09 05:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by GlobalGoon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternate between hot and cold packs. Between doing this, wrap it up with an Ace bandage to support it and also serve as a "reminder" to you to avoid using it. Try to learn to use your left hand for most tasks (dialing phone, holding things) to alleviate use of your right hand until it heals completey.
2006-11-09 05:07:46 · answer #5 · answered by steve d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try using a power driver much easier all you get is a cramped finger by the end of the day.
2006-11-09 05:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by scokeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And get a drill for the next one too!
2006-11-09 05:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tsage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Next time you do any DIY, get your partner to do it! Thats what my boyfriend does and there are few less squables too!!
2006-11-09 05:09:00 · answer #8 · answered by kayleigh e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You aint ambidextrous then?
2006-11-09 05:11:55 · answer #9 · answered by english_rose10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋