tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605669841688357579.post9195245521156873381..comments2023-10-15T06:32:36.557-07:00Comments on Future of Forestry: It's Not Carpel TunnelFuture of Forestryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15415453225735694114noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605669841688357579.post-82364749258290775092008-09-12T20:10:00.000-07:002008-09-12T20:10:00.000-07:00hey eric,i had some of the same problems too with ...hey eric,<BR/><BR/>i had some of the same problems too with RSI. here are some simple solutions in the studio that should help you relax and reduce the stress on your muscles:<BR/><BR/>1. chair - get one that meets these requirements:<BR/>- the bottom cushion of the chair is short enough that you can sit with your back resting fully. against the back of the seat.<BR/>- the chair has a separate height adjustment, lumbar support, and tilt adjustment features.<BR/>- you don't hit the frame of the chair when you push your finger into the foam.<BR/>- the chair is not too soft.<BR/><BR/>(you could also use one of those giant yoga exercise balls too because you're forced into finding and maintaining a good postural position. if you don't you'll fall off. doing this will also strengthen all the muscles of your body, increase circulation to your extremities, and improve your sense of balance) <BR/><BR/>exercise balls can be found here: fitter1.com<BR/><BR/>2. computer monitor - this will help maintain a RELAXED and correct posture. reduces strain on the muscles of your back, neck, and head.<BR/>- position the computer screen so that the center of the screen is at eye level. the monitor should always be directly in front of you, not off to one side.<BR/>- position the computer screen about 18-30" from your eyes.<BR/><BR/>3. keyboard - adjust the keyboard height so that your elbows are close to your body and your arms hang freely. your elbows should lie vertically under your shoulders.<BR/><BR/>4. mouse - check out this vertical mouse: zerotensionmouse.com, it'll help balance the flexor and extensor muscles of the arm.<BR/><BR/><BR/>other notes on why splints don't work:<BR/>- restricts motion and causes biomechanical imbalances.<BR/>- causes increased stress on other tissues, forcing them to work harder.<BR/>- causes the formation of more adhesions and restrictions in the muscles<BR/>- slows the healing process by restricting blood flow and oxygen to damaged tissues. <BR/><BR/><BR/>i have more information about this subject if you'd like to start a discussion on it. just send me an email! naythenjung@gmail.com<BR/><BR/>i hope this helps!<BR/>natenatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01415783659140373531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605669841688357579.post-89800723074505031992008-06-27T19:50:00.000-07:002008-06-27T19:50:00.000-07:00Hey becky. i HAVE read about that before but neve...Hey becky. i HAVE read about that before but never met anyone who has taken action about it. that's rad you mentioned. my wife is always bugging me about that with computers and especially cell phones. i might need to give it a try.<BR/><BR/>doesn't sound hokey at all.Future of Forestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415453225735694114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605669841688357579.post-56238314782573234342008-06-24T18:38:00.000-07:002008-06-24T18:38:00.000-07:00I have a suggestion for your RSI (not carpal tunne...I have a suggestion for your RSI (not carpal tunnel, note spelling!). Did you ever think about the fact that in the old days of manual typewriters there was nothing ergonomically sensible about the conditions of the office pool. Yet you never heard about RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome then. Now that we have easy-touch keyboards, ergonomically divided keyboards, etc., people are getting these stress injuries. One theory is that the electromagnetic output from our machines interferes with our body's own electromagnetic output and makes us more susceptible to injury. One way to compensate is to wear a bipolar magnet when you're on the computer or electronic keyboard. Sound hokey? I thought so, too, but I tried it and it did reduce the forearm pain I used to get when I did a lot of computer work. The magnets are cheaper than the fancy gadgets you got, anyway. But I hope you get some relief. And thanks for the idea for the book. I'll put that in my idea file!Ms. Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04641615821169608080noreply@blogger.com