Wrist Relief

Me Time

Logging hours of computer time is not only bad for your back and eyes—it can also wreak havoc on your wrists, because bending them during repetitive motions like typing puts pressure on a nerve that can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. To soothe symptoms like pain, numbness and tingling in fingers, palms or wrists: Adjust your work area. Make sure your wrists and hands are in line with your forearms and your elbows are at the sides of your body while you type. Stretch and exercise hands and wrists. Curl your fingers into a tight fist and bend your wrist toward your body. Then straighten your fingers and stretch your wrist in the opposite direction. Stabilize your wrist with a brace. Wellgate for Women SlimFit Wrist Support ($20, drugstores and mass merchandisers) is designed just for a woman’s body—most other braces are unisex—and made of soft, lightweight, breathable material.