Question 1

17, about to become programmer
joint pain
esp. in my distal interphalangeal joints
pain worse at typing
can any stretching help? what to do?

Accepted Answer

Finger pain: I suggest you see either a hand specialist or rheumatologist to fully evaluate the joints. It is important to figure out exactly what is causing the joint pain at your age. This information will allow you to receive the appropriate treatment.

Question 2

what is the best posture while typing?

Accepted Answer

Posture: The best posture is sitting upright with your back straight.  Avoid slouching or leaning forward.  Try not to rest your hands or forearms on any solid surface.  Take frequent breaks and try to avoid being in one position for a prolonged period of time.

Question 3

what are indications of hla typing?

Accepted Answer

Immunology: Usually hla typing is performed to look for immune compatibility (or lack thereof). Examples include transplant, platelet transfusion, and certain autoimmune diseases.

Question 4

what is the best position for your wrists while typing?

Accepted Answer

Neutral position.: Frequent typing might increase the risk to suffer from various pain symptoms in the wrists and fingers since you put stress on nerves passing between the lower arm and hand.
The best position to minimize pain is to support the base of the hand on a soft pad and have the wrists bent slightly upwards.
Frequent rests are important.

Question 5

should i eat according to my metabolic type? or is metabolic typing just a theory?

Accepted Answer

Not even a theory: It's rubbish, intended to sell books without any scientific basis. Eat sensibly, avoid tobacco and other addictions, and exercise. If you get focused on there being some other key to health, or read a lot of "diagnose yourself" websites, they'll get your money and time and you'll never feel well again.

Question 6

can constantly typing on the keyboard cause a backache?

Accepted Answer

Definitely, yes: Repetative work in less than natural positions can cause a variety of musculoskeletal aches and pains.  Try to avoid prolonged use (eg. Don't spend your after-work hours playing computer games).  Find a chair that is comfortable - with arm supports, too.  Arrange keyboard height for best comfort. Get up and move around periodically.  Get plenty of exercise when not at keyboard.

Question 7

why are my hands vibrating/tingling(only when typing)?

Accepted Answer

Hand tingling: Sounds like you may have a case of carpel tunnel syndrome.  The symptoms of numbness or tingling in the first three digits while typing may be a sign of this condition.

Question 8

how to make fingers ache less while typing?

Accepted Answer

Change: Change the height of your chair and if possible change the type of keyboard periodically.

Question 9

i think i have a sprained hand? could that be from typing

Accepted Answer

Probably Not: Sprains usually come from some type of injury. Typing can cause overuse injuries such as tendinitis. Try rest, ice and over the counter anti inflammatory medications such as advil or aleve (naproxen). If you symptoms do not improve i would recommend you see a hand surgeon.

Question 10

i overdid typing and now my hand is tingly and fingers feel tingly?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndro: Carpal tunnel sydrome is the most common causes, and repetitive activity is the most common causes of carpal tunnel.  Keyboard rests are avaialable to minimize this.  You can have it injected, if it does not go away.  Afterwards, electrodiagnostic studies are indicatede, with possible out patient surgery.

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