Last week, I couldn't type

Last week I couldn’t type. It hurt. Washing dishes hurt. Using a tablet hurt. I avoided talking to friends and family. I stopped coding. That is anything but coding fast.

Thankfully I saw a good physical therapist and am back at the keyboard, and although there’s still some pain there’s a clear road to recovery.

Let’s talk about RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury):

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and lack medical training. This is for informational purposes only and should be discussed with a doctor.

If it hurts, find a physical therapist

If your arms hurt from coding, immediately talk to your dr about a physical therapist, especially one who knows about RSI or a sports physical therapist as athletes get similar issues. Don’t wait it out. Don’t settle for ibuprofen. Ask for a physical therapist. A good physical therapist will walk you through ergonomics, stretches, exercises, and treatment.

Shockwave treatment

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