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Comment by doopfoopdoop

Stupid anecdotal evidence here, but my experience with wrist/hand pain from computer use is that it's largely addressed by being strong.

During my senior year of college, I had a lot hand pain and I also didn't go to the gym that year. Now, I type more than I ever have, but I'm also deadlifting over 500 lbs x 5 and I don't get any pain at all.

(Dead)lifting is a remarkably good panacea. Back pain, mental blocks, anxiety. Fixes a lot of shit. If you're not lifting heavy, you should be. [0] is a good place to get started.

The article mentions those grip strengtheners in (general) support of this--but the deadlift already does this (i.e., train grip) and a lot more.

[0] https://aasgaardco.com/store/books-posters-dvd/books/startin...

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