Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that affects millions of people. Whether you are a construction worker who hammers all day, a secretary who types all day or a painter – anytime you use repetitive hand motions makes you susceptible to coming down with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Also, raising your hands above your head and doing the exercises will help alleviate any stress from pooled blood. It will help direct the flow out of your wrists and back into the arms.
Remember to take frequent breaks when you are doing something repetitive. Getup, get a cup of coffee, take a walk around the office, anything to get away from the repetitive motion for a few minutes.
Aspirin and some ice at the end of the day will help relive the after pains of your work. Cold packs help relive pressure, in turn reliving the pain. .
You can also purchase splints and "bandages" that will help keep your wrists in a correct position. This will allow you to do your work, but will minimize the over use of repetitive motions. Make sure you get a splint that does allow movement, but provides a firm support at the same time. You also need to make sure your fingers and thumb are free and can move!