How to self recover from carpal tunnel syndrome, part II

Now, right to the point. How to start self-recovering from carpal tunnel syndrome? I’ll skip all explanations (you can read them later if you want) and provide a check-list of simple things to do:

1. TalkВ to your doctor / physician.В 
2. Stop surfing Intenet (news, fun, forums, chats).
3. Reduce overallВ use of computer at work (How? See details below).
4. Consider your hands as a very-very valuable resource.
5. Give youself a good rest on regular basis.
6. Do special exercises.

Ok, now I’m going to explain all things above. Will keep it short, promise.

1. TalkВ to your doctor / physician

I’ve seen two specialists before I started to do something by myself. They both indicated that I really have carpal tunnel syndrome and provided me with some recommendations.

One of the doctors offered to take some medication, - I didn’t follow his advice. From my point of view medication is some kind of last resort, which can be considered when nothing natural doesn’t work.

Another specialist advised me to use wrist support. I didn’t follow it either, even if it was much more tempting.

Why then, I needed to see doctors? To make sure there is nothing very serious which I cannot handle by myself.

2. Stop surfing Internet.

Well, I had to admit, about 80% of my Internet use was useless. Did I really need to see all these news, events, “what this guy said to that guy” stuff? No.

I found very simple formula to avoid waste of time. I ask myself: “Is it really going to change my life?” and if the answer isВ different from “Yes! This is important to me!”, - I just don’t spend any time on this.

Well, I can go on and on about this topic, but, it is really simple thing and yet very effective. The point is - the question, “Is it really going to change my life?” and the honest answer.