Comments on: Nimble Fingers – How To Keep A ProBlogger’s Most Important Asset Healthy

By: christian louboutin boots

christian louboutin boots — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:03:12 +0000

Whatever we do repeatedly, we will adapt to, whether we like that adaptation or not. Just as the sprinter will adapt to training and he’ll become faster, so the ProBlogger will adapt to sitting in front of a computer.

By: nikon kameratasche

nikon kameratasche — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:28:02 +0000

Thanks for sharing this video on stretching. I really liked this post and I will follow this daily so that I can keep my body relaxed while working on a computer….

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UGG Boots sale — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:11:19 +0000

The ulnar nerve can be pinched, stretched or irritated by using a computer mouse, using a flat (non-ergonomic) keyboard, leaning your elbows on the table or the arms of your chair

By: CHI straightener

CHI straightener — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:23:08 +0000

If any of your readers are afflicted with CuTS, they may wish to visit our Cubital-Tunnel.com forums where they can share their experiences, ask questions and get answers about their condition

By: Timm

Timm — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:41:49 +0000

Thanks for bringing this important issue to everyone’s attention. Another big problem for desk jockeys is cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS).

CuTS is a repetitive stress injury (RSI) that can result in moderate to severe pain and numbness in the elbow and ring & little fingers. Untreated, CuTS can result in extreme pain, surgery or an unusable hand.

The problem occurs where the ulnar nerve passes around the elbow. The nerve rests in a groove called the cubital tunnel tucked behind the bony point on the elbow. Repeated stretching or hitting this nerve results in numbness, shocks and pain, similar to what you feel when you hit your “funny bone.”

The ulnar nerve can be pinched, stretched or irritated by using a computer mouse, using a flat (non-ergonomic) keyboard, leaning your elbows on the table or the arms of your chair, etc.

If any of your readers are afflicted with CuTS, they may wish to visit our Cubital-Tunnel.com forums where they can share their experiences, ask questions and get answers about their condition.

By: Web Marketing Tips

Web Marketing Tips — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:41:56 +0000

This will take less than 5 minutes and your finger tips will be healthy.

I will start this exercise from this evening and let me see for one week.

By: Earner's Vision

Earner's Vision — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:10:15 +0000

besides exercises you also need: good nutrition: proteins, calcium, vitamin A is extremely necessary for a blogger as it helps the health of your eyes; good rest and inspiring environment; when you have all these you care much less about the fingers; this is just another fitness niche, ;) , if you know what I mean

By: Mike | GenF20

Mike | GenF20 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:22:09 +0000

A few years back you would never have imagined that bloggers would be needing a set of exercises to keep fit. It is clear to see that blogging is tough work.

By: V.C

V.C — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:34:33 +0000

Blogging makes me feel really exhausted.
I just want to sleep 7 hours a day but it’s hard to me to do this.

By: rjleaman

rjleaman — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:59:46 +0000

Sigh… Where was this post a year ago? ;)

Sure, there’s voice-recognition software… but from what I’ve seen it still is not up to sci-fi levels of competence, takes many hours of training, and breeds frustration.

Better to stop typing from time to time, and do a few finger rolls, eh?

By: Mehul

Mehul — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:12:24 +0000

Excellent exercises. This is very useful to keep ourselves healthy. I had few problems due to constant workloads in my office. Now I feel more comfortable after following these lessons.

By: ITrush

ITrush — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:23:25 +0000

Nice, I’ve been thinking of doing this every time especially after working.. thanks for the videos and links Darren.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:25:23 +0000

Wow I like the change of subject to a bloggers health and well being. I find myself always slouching and staring away at the monitor for hours without noticing how bad my posture is. I think this is a great topic and needs more focus in not just a bloggers lifestyle but anyone who is on the computer for an extended period of time hunched over a keyboard gleaming away. Keep up the inspirational and educational posts.

See you Online,
Aaron

By: Adam Steer - Better's Better

Adam Steer - Better's Better — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:39:32 +0000

Martin Malden – It’s amazing what moving your joints in a systematic way can reveal… And your “training wheel” is fine to get started, but work towards doing it freely.

Frank Kim – A lot of people report feeling immediate effects. But the real magic is in consistent practice…

Ms Constantine – It’s great that you’re thinking about your long term health now. It’s so much easier to keep your youthful movement potential than build it back later. But, it’s also never too late. I have a client in her 80’s who is making phenomenal progress!

Kris – “@Adam Steer, Any tips for the neck?” => Keep your eyes peeled here on Problogger.net. Darren has given me the nod to do a follow up on exercises for the neck and back…

Michael – “This is one of the most creative posts I have seen in a long time.” => Thanks so much Michael!

Scott Tousignant – Glad to see you getting into CST Scott!

trendoffice – First on to the neck and back, then we’ll see where it takes us… ;)

Thanks for all the awesome feedback everyone. This was a fun post to write and I loved reading all the comments.

Cheers,
Adam

By: trendoffice

trendoffice — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:47:05 +0000

So very true.. but don’t forget the legs. Next time a good set of exercises for legs will close the circle:)

By: fas

fas — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:10:57 +0000

I am sure not many bloggers are really worried abput this, but this is surely a thing to worry about.

By: Scott Tousignant

Scott Tousignant — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:15:47 +0000

So glad to see that you are incorporating fitness tips into your blog posts to help your followers become the best that they can be.

Your fingers and wrists are definitely a top asset to your business as well as ours. I’d have to say that health is the #1 asset to any business.

It’s so easy to include fitness into your workday and you don’t have to leave your office to get in a great workout. The best part about scheduling your workday around fitness is that you will get more done in less time as a result of increased energy, focus, and productivity.

Adam did a great job with the video demonstrations. Circular training is definitely something that I have wanted to include in my home office fitness routine and Adam just gave me the push to take action now.

Thanks a million for sharing this incredibly valuable information.

Scott Tousignant

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:36:40 +0000

This is one of the most creative posts I have seen in a long time.

And it is true that health issues can become very important for people who are hunched over a keyboard all day.

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:30:50 +0000

Great exercises! I’ve always had a worry about this sitting in the back of mind, until of course something I’m working on will push it aside.

After doing these 3 exercises I can feel the tension release slightly and my fingers love the range of motion. I’m definitely going to do these regularly in an attempt to avoid arthritis in my early twenties!

@Adam Steer, Any tips for the neck? This is another one I find myself stretching all the time.

Thank you again for the tips and keep up the good work.

Kris

By: Karthik Kumar | Between a Breath

Karthik Kumar | Between a Breath — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:21:57 +0000

Here’s a pricey alternative to heavy keyboard usage:

Speech-to-text software

;)