-=> Quoting Mitch Marmel to Paul Nixon <=-
MM> Past coupla years, I haven't been shooting much (live in the city, no
MM> time for the range after work and so forth). So, when I was in a pizza
MM> parlor last week, I tried one of those "Hogan's Alley" sorta things
MM> where you use a plastic .357 to blast video perps. Lotta fun, but my
MM> right wrist was killing me afterwards (pain and numbness). I figure
MM> that spending the last eight years pounding a keyboard for a living
MM> (tech writer/editor) has given me a dandy case of Carpal Tunnel
MM> Syndrome...which means that when I do go out and sling some lead, I can
MM> probably look forward to a painful afternoon. (sigh)
MM> Time to investigate wrist braces, I guess...
I can associate with your problem, but I found something that helped allot
(and may be of interest to every other shooter who pounds a keyboard in
order to afford to shoot).
I got a extra long keyboard cord and do the vast majority of my lengthy
keying with the keyboard in my lap instead of on a desktop or tray top.
This dropped my arms to a more comfortable position and allows my wrists
to work at a comfortable angle. Since I started doing this I no longer
have a problem and can shoot far more comfortably (and accuratly). Plus,
it sure beats a wrist brace !
SMN
... Don't hit me, Mr. Moderator... I'll go back on topic... I swear!
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