I am sure there are many of you who have the same problem. I've had this problem from before I started decorating cakes. But now it seems to be getting worse. I'm 39 and the rest of me is still working really good... Just worried that I won't be able to keep decorating cakes... Well okay maybe thats not an option (too much of a cake addict to quit). But I do know that I will be in alot of pain doing it, especially if this get any worse. Any suggestions?
I had carpal tunnel & used the brace & helped alot. Did not get it from decorating though but I think it would work just as well
I don't have wrist problems, however I do know how the pain gets. I broke my back last summer and was off work for six mos. Doctor says back will never mend (broken vertabra) and that it will always be broken. So now when I do cakes, about every 30-45 mins. I have to go lay on the couch until my back pain lets up, then back to the cake.
I enjoy decorating so I just tolerate the pain since there is nothing I can do about it.
i know too about the pain...i have carpel tunnel from scooping ice cream for 6 yrs. and decorating cakes at the same time...all day. i too rough through the pain because i love this stuff!! just take breaks and read the forums! that helps me till i'm ready to get to it! that's what i am doing right now! oh, the wrist braces do come in handy...no pun intended...
oh yes the dear carpal tunnel,,i had the surgery in november and though it is much better will always have troube as long as i decorate but i don;t think i can stop just yet,,just got back into it after a 5 year hyatus.also have bad arthritis in knees back and hips,,actually 2 replacements so far and that wont stop me.i just take lots of breaks..if you truley enjoy it you will find a way,,happy baking guess i should try the brace,hmmm
Also I take some aleve before I start a big project...that help too.
Yes, the braces help. My husband has it and wears them at night and the next day is better than if he didn't wear them! Taking pain medication before doing projects helps also!
I think you just need to take precautions when doing your cake decorating so that you don't over exhort yourself! Take the precautions and have fun!!!
StephyG
Welcome to the world of repetitive stress injuries. If your index and middle finger go numb it is carpul tunnel. If the pain is on the top of your wrist and a lump is noticable it is a ganglion cyst. By day, I am an ultrasound tech, so I am very familiar with both conditions. I wear a brace at night when I am sleeping. In the past I tried to work with a brace but the stress just transfered to my elbow and shoulder.
I notice mine flares up when I have to knead alot of fondant. I'll be trying crusting BC this weekend
Talk to your doctor to see which anti-inflammitory is best for you, I like Aleve.
Take frequent brakes when possible and take advantage of the mechanical help available such as a stand mixer, turntable. good luck.
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