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/ic/ how do I not get carpal tunnel?

i draw for my job and then come home and draw more. How do I save my hands?

All I do at the moment is the basic bend-your-fingers-back stretches.

>> No.3646005

>>3645978
start lifting weights bro.

>> No.3646010

>>3646005

just googled it and apparently lifting weights can also lead to carpal tunnel, so actually i guess i have to stop now :(

>> No.3646041

Do you already experience pain from carpal tunnel or are you worried about it happening in the future?

My understanding of carpal tunnel is that it is a stress injury, not a permanent condition that once gotten, simply gets worse. If you dont have it you dont have it. Keep doing what you're doing if it isn't injuring you.

If you do have what you believe is carpal tunnel pain then go to the doctor and dont seek medical advice on 4chan.

>> No.3646058

Keep up with stretches, take breaks, don't clench on your tools too hard, avoid repetitive motions for prolonged periods of time, avoid really thin handles, bulk them up if you need.

>> No.3646073

>>3646041
Worried about it happening in the future. I've heard a lot of horror stories from friends and so I'm trying to prevent it as best I can. Thanks for the reply anon!

>>3646058

noted, thank you! time to switch out my shitty tiny pencils...