Pain in forearms / hands
Does anyone else have pain in their forearm muscles and palms from so much typing / keyboard use? What do you do to mitigate this?
I exercise a lot (4+ times a week), but that seems to make it worse. I'd rather not have to cut that out.
Yes, and lifting weights only makes it worse, haven't found a cure yet.
Probably carpal tunnel. Invest in an ergonomic mouse.
ergonomic mouse makes it worse from my experience, having to grip something vertically causes you to always have to squeeze when you grip it, RSI / overuse as a result
Take a lax ball and bear down on the spots that hurt. There’s a little gadget called tiger claw or something like that which does the same thing. Always helps me after extended periods of writing/typing
Gotcha, I get that it loosens / massages, but do you do anything for strengthening?
pro hands 9lb resistance (the black & white one)
Pro tip: buy a Logitech mx master 3. Used to get awful pains in my forearm from mouse usage. Went away within a week and never have had since (seriously just buy it now)
Thanks, what about keyboard?
Black widow gaming keyboard for sure.
GET A CARPAL TUNNEL BRACE.
I've had pain since I was 18 due to excessive gaming as a teen. I thought the braces were just pseudoscience… bought one, wore it overnight for a week, and the pain was gone.
Now, if my wrist acts up every ~6 mo., I slip it on for a night or two and I’m good as new.
Which brace do you use? I have been using one without much help but I think it is cause it is fairly bulky with cushioning around the hand area
The tag on it says "comfy brace." If you google that on Amazon it's ~$13.
Works like a charm on me, hope it also helps you out!
maybe try this, if this doesnt work, maybe consder seeing a doctr?
Oh my god I'm out of SBs or I'd give this 100
GET THE BRACE. Get two if it's both hands. It makes such a difference
Very random notification to get on a Friday night haha -- glad it helped.
I'm avoiding computers in anticipation of the damage I'll do as an SA... can't imagine the abuse to your wrists as an Assoc3.
I was wildly depressed and had extreme pain in my forearms in my first year as an analyst. The key to surviving in this business is to stay comfortable... you need to jerk off, I myself, I jerk off at least twice a day. Once in the morning right after I work out, then once right after lunch. Jerking off multiple times a day keeps the pain away. Sometimes I jerk off during my break and won't wash my hands after, so I assert dominance over my VPs/MD by shaking his hand raw
wtf
If exercising exacerbates the issue, try using wrist straps. I'm not talking about wrist wraps, which help stabilize the wrist joint, but the straps that help you grip the bar.
Also, how do you have time to work out 4+ times a week? What time of day do you reserve or workouts? Does your group mind? What kind of bank/group do you work for? Always looking for info.
Gotcha, what do the straps do? Would that not make the grip weaker / increase hand pain by making it get used to working less to grip?
I normally can squeeze a lift in between 11pm-2am, but I condense a 45 min workout into a 20-30 min or less by using the timer on my phone between sets and doing a lot of super sets. Normally I only get one serious compound lift (5x5) in a session like the bench or rows, the rest are higher volume exercises like curls, lateral raises, t-bar rows, pullups, etc.
The workout is shorter, but it's about consistency that matters most for maintaining fitness. Going just 25 minutes a day adds up to nearly 3 hours by the end of the week, which is still more than most ppl.
Never worked legs since banking, too tired for that
I am at a MM Bank for industrials.
If exercising the grip makes the pain worse, you need to rest the muscles and joints. The wrist straps will take the load off, obviously this would make your grip strength gains slower, but they won't make your grip weaker. You aren't gaining any strength in your grip if working out causes pain...you're just doing damage at that point.
Relax. Stretch. See doctor
I had debilitating pain in hands and forearms due to typing. I was going to have to quit if I didn't find a solution. As long as I work this job, I still have pain 365 days a year, but it's now manageable. A few things from my limited, humble experience:
I had this issue awhile back. Found this video and it helped a lot, super random and unassuming video but I was shocked how much it helped me:
RSI - repetitive strain injury
I thought I was imagining this. It is a true thing. Jesus. Hope someone has a solution
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