Ergonomic work station

Step 9 Manage pain

When you've gone too far, manage the pain. I apply ice directly to the sore tendon and hold it there with thin rubber bands. 5 minutes is usually enough. Make sure not to overdo it -- you can get frostbite!

Some people swear by Ibuprofen for its anti-inflammatory capabilities. Personally, I am weary of taking a pain-killer because it may allow me to ignore the pain and truly damage myself. See what works for you.

I have been experimenting with curcuminoids, which are found in turmeric. They have anti-inflammatory effects, but no pain-killing. Jury is still out!

UPDATE - The curcuminoids had no effect. However, what has been remarkably useful is fish oil capsules. EPA, one of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, acts as an anti-inflammatory. 2000 mg of fish oil twice a day makes my wrists feel normal even after a full day of typing. Though, I can still overdo it: My stretch break program was inadvertently turned off for half a day and I hurt afterwards. Lots of people are now recommending fish oil for overall good health, so there's no harm in giving it a try.