It is hard for the moose to break free; but he may use his antlers. The camels assault the moose with their humps and well-aimed spit but with a hefty hoist, the moose can clear a path!
In the above, camels=stuff to do, moose=morgue. The rest, I should think, is self-explanatory.
I am suckily developing the tingling fingers and achearms of classic RSI/OOS/CTS/that keyboarding thing. Dammit, I’ve been keyboarding this much for a decade without a twinge and nothing has changed that I can think of! Bah. It’s swung in over about the last couple months. I’ve been trying to do everything I can to manage it, but it is still there. Suggestions as to preventative measures very welcome.
Sorry to all whose emails and comments haven’t been getting replies. Been busy. Thanks to all those who have made positive comments about the Palestine account, or have passed the link on to their friends – much appreciated.
Website of the day: via Maryanne Garry, TruthOut.
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Advice given me by Paul Thomas (who suffered from CPS): “Micropause, micropause, micropause.”
When typing, sit up as straight as possible. Before beginning, do a few shoulder, neck, arm, wrist, hand and finger warm-ups. No, I’m serious.
Whilst typing, regularly let your arm(s) flop, COMPLETELY relax, and shake arms vigorously. (If you do nothing else, do this last one).
OR, develop that “light-glove” technology used by Tom Cruise in “Minority Report”. 🙂
~m get yourself a big keyboard to plug into your laptop, and make sure that when you use your laptop it is on a proper desk! If the computer setup at your old flat was anything to go by, your current typing-at-home situation will be much better.
My dad swears by voice recognition and two finger correction… Maybe Minority Report is closer than you think.
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I can’t remember who was blogging about déjà vu recently but this post and associated replies have just given me a gut-rattling dose.
I mean:
“…will need to be much better.”
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In other points of interest, Blair is the Paul Thomas you know the NZ Crime Fiction writer of such classics as “Inside Dope” and “Old School Tie”?
Hi,
Bad luck on the OOS, be warned – it’s not something to mess about with, I have to be very careful myself with my computer set-up otherwise I get neck/shoulder problems. You should go and get medical advice promptly, preferably from a competent occupational physiotherapist, (!!!) and have your workstation at work checked. Minor adjustments can make a world of difference.
Anyway, as an OSH employee I echo BHR’s comments, especially posture and micropauses, and suggest that you check out a couple of publications, including:
How to use your Visual Display unit Safely [http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/262.shtml] – Lots of good advice on the set-up of VDUs and safe use.
Also the pocket ergonomist [http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/269.shtml] discusses the causes and treatment of VDU related muscle pain.
Hope that’s of some assistance.
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Thanks for the advice. I am far from clueless about it – the irony is that it appeared from nowhere while I was organising some health & safety seminars for my workmates about that very issue. The h&s adviser at work was on the case immediately and made some good suggestions that have helped.
The laptop isn’t great, but I don’t use it much, it’s mostly at work that I spend my time at the keyboard, and there I’m very careful. Although when I get solid into New Novel I will be at the lappie a lot – might need to invest in serious kit then. Hmm.
Grrr. Its so sinister. I’m quite used to having discomfort in my hands and arms now, when it hasn’t been a problem for the past decade. Maybe I’m more vulnerable now I’m older, and not exercising as regularly? Hmmm. Will follow all your excellent advice, though, thankee.
Morgue, get one of those ergonomic keyboards. It takes a day or two to retrain yourself, but my OOS vanished almost straight away.