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Carpal Tunnel / Guyon Canal Syndrome ?

  • 24-10-2011 10:13am
    #1
    SeantheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,912 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I have posted this here as they are really related to working with computers for long periods. I'd just like to know if anyone suffers from either or has had any problems.

    I believe I may have Guyon Canal, I try to sit correctly and maintain posture, but the tingling and numbness is constant when at a computer.
    Unfortunately I work at a computer, and I also have a passion for PC gaming

    I've only turned 26, so I'm tryin to take any preventitive steps early, as I don;t want the issue to escalate.

    Any advice ? ( I will of course see a GP, though im sure they'll say "don't sit at a PC" or something, "50 euro please")
    Guyon's canal syndrome, sometimes called Guyon's tunnel syndrome, is a common nerve compression affecting the ulnar nerve as it passes through a tunnel in the wrist called Guyon's canal.[2] This problem is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome but involves a completely different nerve. Symptoms include a feeling of pins and needles in the ring and little fingers, and may progress to a burning pain in the wrist and hand followed by decreased sensation in the ring and little fingers. One common cause of this syndrome is from pressure of bicycle handlebars seen with avid cyclists. Another is from hard, repetitive compression against a desk surface while using a computer mouse.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulnar_nerve_entrapment


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  • #2
    Collumbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 180 ✭✭Collumbo


    I've had this on and off over the years. Get yourself one of those powerballs recommended for golfers, tennis players among others. They are about 20 quid (get the original one... not a copy for 10 quid - the copy just isn't as good). They sell them in Argus...

    I use it sitting watching telly for a few minutes every evening. After about 7 days I started to notice the difference. It was also great for building up a bit of strength after breaking a wrist a few years back.


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