What to do about Rubik's wrist, RSI and pain related to cubing and other activies?

[Mal]

No, I don't mean forever. If you REALLY overdo it, and actually damage some of the tissues in your arm, you would have to do that, but there's a long step between sore fingers, and actual damage. How long have you been cubing for? Has an average of 12 for your OH always made your fingers hurt?

I have been cubing since the start of this year and OH is the only thing that makes my fingers sore.

 

[ducttapecuber]

I have RSI in my left thumb now :tu So fun... now I can't cube for a week. And I play the flute... this is NOT going to be fun!

 

[TP]

I had problems with my left thumb about a week ago, but it passed after 1,5 day. Time to practise OH with your right hand. :tu

 

[mark49152]

Me too - is there a "cuber's thumb" pandemic? Fixed it with ibuprofen for a couple of days, and no cubing.

 

[googlebleh]

is there a "cuber's thumb" pandemic? Fixed it with ibuprofen for a couple of days, and no cubing.

I've also had pains in my thumb. It got better with rest though. Maybe next time I'll try ibuprofen.

 

[CarlBrannen]

Funny, my left thumb started bothering me about the time I began speed cubing last May or June. It felt bad every morning when I got up.

At the same time I passed the PhD qualifying exams and sort of let myself go, maybe putting on 10 pounds. But I've lost those 10 this past month and now my thumb feels great. I wonder if there is any connection. Certainly the stuff I eat now isn't any better than it was last year.

 

[tomthed]

I'm fairly sure that I've strained the ligaments in both of my forearms. I've had pain in both arms recently after what was admittedly light cubing. Just rested them for 5 days and having come back to cubing my wrists are clicking like hell, I'm in a bit of pain and I can feel tightness in my arms. Even more so in my fingers. Very unpleasant. Probably going to see a doc. My main gripe is that this all seems very strange, I haven't cubed hard at all (relative to most people) and I've been warming up, cooling down and stretching my wrists as described everyday. Hopefully I'll be back to cubing soon!

EDIT: Has anyone else experienced and/or recovered from anything like this?

Tom

 

[rj]

I'm fairly sure that I've strained the ligaments in both of my forearms. I've had pain in both arms recently after what was admittedly light cubing. Just rested them for 5 days and having come back to cubing my wrists are clicking like hell, I'm in a bit of pain and I can feel tightness in my arms. Even more so in my fingers. Very unpleasant. Probably going to see a doc. My main gripe is that this all seems very strange, I haven't cubed hard at all (relative to most people) and I've been warming up, cooling down and stretching my wrists as described everyday. Hopefully I'll be back to cubing soon!

EDIT: Has anyone else experienced and/or recovered from anything like this?

Tom

Tendonitis. I think. My friend had this. She had to have a cast for 6 weeks.

 

[JonnyWhoopes]

I'm fairly sure that I've strained the ligaments in both of my forearms. I've had pain in both arms recently after what was admittedly light cubing. Just rested them for 5 days and having come back to cubing my wrists are clicking like hell, I'm in a bit of pain and I can feel tightness in my arms. Even more so in my fingers. Very unpleasant. Probably going to see a doc. My main gripe is that this all seems very strange, I haven't cubed hard at all (relative to most people) and I've been warming up, cooling down and stretching my wrists as described everyday. Hopefully I'll be back to cubing soon!

EDIT: Has anyone else experienced and/or recovered from anything like this?

Tom

Just like has been said before in this thread I'm sure, STOP cubing immediately and see a doctor. Pains in the wrist are no light matter and can have long term impacts if you aren't careful.

 

[SidTheCuber]

I am having pain in my index finger of right hand.I think this is because i use a rubik's brand cube,it is hard to turn.What should I do to get relief ?Pls help?

 

[Dene]

Take a week off.

 

[kcl]

I am having pain in my index finger of right hand.I think this is because i use a rubik's brand cube,it is hard to turn.What should I do to get relief ?Pls help?

Don't use a rubiks brand.

 

[JonnyWhoopes]

I am having pain in my index finger of right hand.I think this is because i use a rubik's brand cube,it is hard to turn.What should I do to get relief ?Pls help?

Take a week off.

Seriously. Take a week off. And make sure that you don't use it for cubing AT ALL. Pain when dealing with this sort of thing is a legitimate issue.

 

[Rocky0701]

Seriously. Take a week off. And make sure that you don't use it for cubing AT ALL. Pain when dealing with this sort of thing is a legitimate issue.

Yes, get a Moyu or Dayan cube. You won't regret it. As far as cubing pain, like others have said: take a week off.

 

[IRNjuggle28]

This shouldn't be in off topic discussion IMO. This is really, really relevant to speedcubing. General puzzle/constructive speedcubing, or else the help thread. Mod?

 

[Rocky0701]

This shouldn't be in off topic discussion IMO. This is really, really relevant to speedcubing. General puzzle/constructive speedcubing, or else the help thread. Mod?

Agreed. This has the ability to help many cubers.