Crochet Hands PainPosted by Warner Schwartz on April 1st, 2021 They have enlarged handles that fit more comfortably into the hand, to make crocheting easier. The larger handle alleviates wrist pain and discomfort. Each crochet hook is made with a comfortable, easy-grip handle which helps to eliminate finger, wrist, and hand pain, specifically when caused by arthritis. You are able to use the crochet hooks for longer without cramping or pain. I’m also having the problem with the hand grasping the finished product, not doing the actual movement with the crochet hook. I am left handed, so the pain is in the right thumb and wrist. It is easy to find information about different knitting techniques (continental knitting, throwing/English style, using knitting pins). Each of them requires slightly different movements of your hands, and can allow you to continue switch techniques if you start feeling pain. Wearing gloves crochet pain hands designed especially for crafters is a huge help if you deal with wrist pain during your crochet time. There are some wonderful ergonomic crochet hooks to choose from, such as the 5 listed above, that will make crocheting much easier, and more comfortable if you suffer from arthritis. This prevents clenching your fist around it and stressing your hands more. As long as we're on the subject on keeping your knitting and crochet assets healthy, we should mention that making for mindfulness is all part of the picture. When you’re stressed, you can carry tension in other parts of your body. This could be your neck, your back, and even your hands. If I have to cease this activity… the very thought makes me want to cry. I am finally seeing my doctor next week to get an the xray and ultrasound. I have osteo arthritis nearly everywhere, not in my knees anymore. When I’m starting to get pain in my hands and wrist from crocheting, sometimes I will change my project and that will help. You want to use a good, ergonomically correct crochet hook when crocheting. This will help prevent pain and stiffness in your hand and wrist. I’ve put the Tulip Etimo hook on my list of ergonomic crochet hooks to try and review for you all. It seems like they might be a fantastic option for people looking to spend a bit less on ergonomic hooks. I have arthritis in both hands and ulnar nerve pinching in both elbows. The number one most common recommendation from my fellow crocheters was to invest in ergonomic crochet hooks. As long as you listen to your body and become proactive, you can continue doing the hobby that you love. Take breaks, stretch & treat your hands to a spa day. You can prevent this by using proper crochet posture. I learned at age 9 from a friend’s mother, it was one of the best skills I have ever learned. I was able to make beautiful baby sweater sets and blankets and toys for my children, Now I have a problem with my neck if I crochet for too long. I am going to try to prop up my work on pillows so I am not looking down on my work for too long. There are many factors which contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common factor is repetitive movements such as crocheting and typing. I know when I worked in an office I wore wrist supports similar to these to help support my wrists and hands since I did a lot of typing. I find that two factors generally determine what will really work. The first is effectiveness in controlling tension of the yarn; the second is long-term comfort and sustainability of movement for the hands. Some find their speed impossible to improve, and have a real desire to crochet a bit faster. I had a similar problem after I took up crochet last winter. I crocheted 3 baby blankets in quick sucession, and developed ache and soreness in my right shoulder which I also picked up on it at my pilates class. After it got really bad, I figured it may be the fan I have for the menopause at night time causing problems. After stopping the fan, it went away for a bit and then came back. After trips to for a massage and then to the physio and still no easing, I then asked for accupunture on my next physio visit. This didn’t help, so I knew that it was something I was doing that was causing the problem. Avoid holding your hand and wrist in the same position for long periods of time. You may need to modify your activities if your job or recreational activities aggravate your symptoms. Your doctor may also use an ultrasound to create high-frequency sound wave pictures of your bones and tissues in your wrists. X-rays may also be used to take pictures of the bones in your wrists and hands. An MRI may help determine if there are other causes of your symptoms or if any abnormal tissues are putting pressure on the median nerve. The name, Repetitive Strain Injury, speak for itself really… Strain caused by making the same, or similar movements over and over again. It doesn’t have to be big movements whilst carrying heavy objects… Just very small movements, like those we make whilst we crochet, or constant clicking on a mouse. If you suffer with pain in hands from crochet, there are lots of things you can do to prevent it. Repetitive strain injury in your hands and wrist caused by crochet. I put a pillow under my arm to support my work bette so I don’t have to rely totally on my hand to support it. So many of you kindly suggested the crochet hooks that you find most comfortable. I use DMSO Drops like these on my hands for pain and inflammation, it helps more than anything but you have to do a ton of research on it. One sweet reader named Judy says-Do not baby your hands. Don’t abuse them, but flex them a goodly amount of the time. The easy-grip handle is incredibly comfortable to use and will provide you with some much-needed relief when crocheting for an extended period. The handle is made from elastomer, which is warm in the hands and comfortable to hold. Comfortable handle – The crochet hook needs to have a comfortable handle. There are also environmental factors that you have to keep in mind when you’re knitting and crocheting. The most important of these are light and your light source. You could also try wearing a wrist brace or visiting a massage therapist. You might feel aches in your hands, wrists, elbows, and arms, especially after long bouts of uninterrupted stitching.Like it? Share it! More by this author |