I go to school monday through friday and am constantly writing. it starts to make my thumb cramp and i cant stand to write anymore. even after i get home it still hurts. what can i do to stop it????
2007-02-07 10:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by me 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It is cramping because of overuse. Really, the only way to stop or prevent it is to take breaks every so often while your writing. This will relax your muscles and help them recover.
2007-02-07 10:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dave S. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with 2 simple things - 1st put something around the writing implement (cause it to get BIGGER around) to make it so you can relax your hand more. 2nd add potassium and magnesium to your diet by eating a banana a day.
If you can see a massage therapist to help please do. If not I have more homework for you or your parents. Read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches about muscles, pain and referred pain and teaches you how to help yourself.
2007-02-10 14:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you possibly tape your notes? Or try a fatter pen, if your not gripping it as tightly as a thinner style it may help. Have you tries a pen with a comfort grip???
2007-02-07 10:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by Henny Penny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put ice on it. Or if you don't like ice, put a warm washcloth on it and let it settle down. I have the same thing. Its called "Writer's Cramp"
2007-02-07 10:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by Red Carrot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe its just the way you write, try not to squeez the pencil as hard when your wrting and try to rest your fingers in between
2007-02-07 10:24:27 · answer #5 · answered by Ellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop writing!!!
it hurts because of over use.
2007-02-07 10:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋