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Suggest Treatment For Wrist Pain While Using Laptop
Question: Hi,
Prolonged usage of laptop is resulting into wrist pain particularly carpal side of right hand. Have gone through carpal tunnel test last year. Results were normal. Pl suggest some remedy.
Regards
Inder
Prolonged usage of laptop is resulting into wrist pain particularly carpal side of right hand. Have gone through carpal tunnel test last year. Results were normal. Pl suggest some remedy.
Regards
Inder
Brief Answer:
I will advise to connect key board and mouse
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Most probable reason for your symptoms could be postural problem of wrist and hand as you may be working on laptop for long time.
Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain.If pain is severe neurotropic like pregabalin can be added, you can take them consulting your treating doctor
Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- wrist rotation, elbow mov, shoulder rotation, neck rotation, and fist open and close.
Position for around 10 breathes.
You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Some life style modifications to prevent pain– Take break every 40 min from computer and do some neck rotations, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your back and neck, and do not watch television constantly.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
You may need to follow office ergonomics so that you remain pain free.
I will advise to connect key board and mouse to laptop so that working becomes easier. Use wrist support mouse pad.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I will advise to connect key board and mouse
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Most probable reason for your symptoms could be postural problem of wrist and hand as you may be working on laptop for long time.
Medication like methylcobalamine and analgesic will reduce pain.If pain is severe neurotropic like pregabalin can be added, you can take them consulting your treating doctor
Some exercises which can be done after pain has reduced include- wrist rotation, elbow mov, shoulder rotation, neck rotation, and fist open and close.
Position for around 10 breathes.
You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Some life style modifications to prevent pain– Take break every 40 min from computer and do some neck rotations, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your back and neck, and do not watch television constantly.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
You may need to follow office ergonomics so that you remain pain free.
I will advise to connect key board and mouse to laptop so that working becomes easier. Use wrist support mouse pad.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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