Many professions use the hands a lot. Even low-impact jobs such as desk jobs have increased risks for carpal tunnel syndrome because of repetitive strain on the wrists brought about by constant typing. If your job involves overusing the hands, here are the things that you can do to minimize the risks of carpal tunnel syndrome:

1. Avoid using your hands for extended periods of time

You should give yourself at least 5 minutes of break every 30 minutes or so. Do some hand exercises or just let it rest and don’t do anything that involves the use of your hands.

2. Get a massage in New Westminster

One of the things that can help counteract the effects of using your hands too much is massage in New Westminster. Through the right manipulations done by an experienced massage therapist at Royal City Health & Manual Therapy, you can keep your muscles and joints healthy.

3. Use wrist support

Do you need to carry heavy loads? Do you have to do manual labor for hours? Using a hand supportive device can help. Use wrist support to minimize the negative impact of manual labor on your hands.

When working in an office, it’s also important to make your workstation ergonomic. Adjust the height of the chair so that your hands can comfortably type on your keyboard.

It’s important to keep joints and muscles healthy as well. Be sure to eat foods that are good for muscle repair such as proteins and vitamin C.

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