Whilst creating multiple images for a recent project, I developed Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and it was excrutiating I can tell you. I’ve since automated the process which I will be reviewing in a future post, but still suffer from it occasionally. Knowing others who have also experienced this, I thought I’d post some recommendations my sister gave me who’s an osteopath.

Wrist Bend & Flex Exercise

Wrist Bend

Wrist Extend

• Stretch your arm out keeping it locked
• Use your other hand to bend / extend your wrist, keeping it relaxed
• Hold for 10 and repeat 3 times for both sides

These exercises have helped a lot and I do them at the end of the day or if I feel any tension in my hand or wrist.

Mouse Size

My mouse was too small causing  me to grip the sides which produced tension in my thumb and little finger. I now use a Magic Trackpad, having purchased a Mac recently and that too has helped. Windows functionality is very limited for PCs however, and may purchase a Logitech Trackman in future. They take a while getting used to, but remove any tension caused by gripping the mouse.