I have repetitive strain injury in my right wrist (way too much typing in the day job) and this is causing problems when gardening - especially weeding and digging.
Can anyone suggest tools that will help to reduce the strain or give hints or tips on reducing the strain when gardening.
I went to Google you a website but there were so many hits you may as well look yourself.
You need the guidance of a professional physical therapist, not the well intentioned, and perhaps disastrous, musings of the random "posters" to "wrecked gardens".
Sound advice. I'd also look into ergonomic design of your work place sometimes minor or major changes in you work place really can make a difference. Meanwhile do less some how.
Bill
No special tools. Instead, know your limits, slowly exercise your joints according to doctor/therapist instruction and back off immediately when it hurts. Sometimes an ace bandage works wonders. Hope you feel better, joint pain is no fun.
Thanks for all of the advice - am being referred to a physio - will just have to remember that sometimes - less is more
Your medical professional will probably recommend you change your name from Frailie, to something like Robusto. LOL
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