I've had tendonitis on and off for the last year. It came on suddenly and rapidly became crippling as I kept trying to just fight through it. Eventually I started physio which included different types of therapy with machines, took a vacation, and messed with my set up when I got back (including a height adjustable standing desk) until it seemed to subside. I still had some tension now and again, but I'd massage it out and take frequent breaks and I was mitigating it well. Most days were completely pain free. A few months later it came back, at which point I was in the middle of exiting to take an opportunity with facebook.
I'm worried about moving to a new city, starting a new job, and having the pain come back. If that happens before I've proven myself as a good engineer, I won't feel like I deserve seeing doctors or going to appointments on facebook's dime.
I'm exploring all avenues now. I've read the mindbody prescription to determine if the pain is psychosomatic. I'm going to start daily yoga as I recall the pain starting sort of subsided with when I switched from yoga to crossfit. Stop and ice it as soon as it begins hurting, etc etc. Perhaps in the absolute worst case consider voice recognition software (but honestly, I feel like going from a fast typer in vi to using voice recognition will be crippling).
My question is really just for advice. For those who live in SF, are the treatments and doctors there truly better than other major cities? Has anyone gone through a similar thing at one of the big companies? Any general tips on how you overcame your arm pain would all be immensely appreciated.
I'm worried about moving to a new city, starting a new job, and having the pain come back. If that happens before I've proven myself as a good engineer, I won't feel like I deserve seeing doctors or going to appointments on facebook's dime.
I'm exploring all avenues now. I've read the mindbody prescription to determine if the pain is psychosomatic. I'm going to start daily yoga as I recall the pain starting sort of subsided with when I switched from yoga to crossfit. Stop and ice it as soon as it begins hurting, etc etc. Perhaps in the absolute worst case consider voice recognition software (but honestly, I feel like going from a fast typer in vi to using voice recognition will be crippling).
My question is really just for advice. For those who live in SF, are the treatments and doctors there truly better than other major cities? Has anyone gone through a similar thing at one of the big companies? Any general tips on how you overcame your arm pain would all be immensely appreciated.