which ergonic wrist rest? im starting to develp RSI

alastair84 · 21 May 2010 at 00:06

Hi as title really becuase i've been playing DoTA non stop for the past month or so....
and it really hurts ><

ta

edit: ergonomic

alastair84 · 21 May 2010 at 00:10

this looks hi tech and only £12

nex20 · 21 May 2010 at 00:48

Maybe have a rest from DoTA and not play it 24/7?

Tefal · 21 May 2010 at 00:51

alastair84 said:
Hi as title really becuase i've been playing DoTA non stop for the past month or so....
and it really hurts ><

ta

edit: ergonomic

if it's hurting you'll want to get to a doc quick before it moves on to tissue death/nerve damage.

Stupot_ · 21 May 2010 at 00:58

Stop touching yourself.

-|ScottFree|- · 21 May 2010 at 04:39

Go have 3 sessions with a osteopath...seriously.

moawan · 21 May 2010 at 09:28

Stop Playing? with DOTA or yourself?

Luke · 21 May 2010 at 09:35

Seek medical advice. Improper use of wrist supports can cause more issues than they solve.

Cosimo · 21 May 2010 at 09:38

Only two things to do:

Stop playing and seek medical advice.

paradigm · 21 May 2010 at 09:39

Simple solution, seeing as the issue is actually caused by having your wrists on the desk... lift your arms up.

You should always type with your arms elevated.

Street · 21 May 2010 at 10:41

Go to a doctor as soon as possible! I screwed the tendons up in my wrist about 3 months ago now and it still hurts to do anything strenuous with that hand.. I put off going to the doctors for a month thinking it would get better but it didn't and when I did eventually go in, he said I should have gone in straight away as I've made things worse.

I've had to wear a support for the last two months, lay off doing weights at the gym and just generally use my hand for as little as possible.. Only now is it starting to hurt less!

reflux · 21 May 2010 at 10:49

I've got the whole shebang pretty bad, have had it for years due to being a drummer and using the computer a lot.

You gotta sit upright, back straight, take regular breaks, get good exercise and see a doctor if it gets much worse. Physios are awesome but they don't want to see you if it's clear you're not trying to help yourself.