Since joining the software team at work I’ve rapidly developed a perpetual burning soreness in the tops of my hands and forearms. I’ll go out on a sore limb and diagnose myself with inflammation. It’s generally unpleasant but mostly has me a bit worried. I wouldn’t be surprised if it eventually caused carpal tunnel.
Besides the usual reasons carpal tunnel wouldn’t be fun, I don’t ever want to have to stop playing the piano, so I’ve been trying to figure out how to subdue the inflammation without quitting my job.
Overcoming Hand Pain
I bought an ice pack conveniently designed to fit hands, but that mostly contacts my wrist and I don’t wear it often enough. I’ve decided to make yet another purchase, this time I’m more at risk of over-applying than under-applying.
Dynaflex Pro gyro exerciser
I bought a Dynaflex Pro for $20 at the sports store across the street. I’ve had one before, and loved it, but lost it. Not only am I excited to play with it and build up strength to thwart my inflammation, it came with educational packaging which is where I got the pictures to the right.
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