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I twirl my pencil all the time when i'm bored in class. will i eventually get carpel tunnel from that habit?
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Carpal Tunnel: Results from repetitive action in which wrist is often flexes and extended. Work at a keyboard.
Answered 10/22/2012
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No: Although it won't cause carpal tunnel syndrome, twirling a pencil all the time might exacerbate carpal tunnel syndrome if you already have it.
Answered 10/4/2016
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