caponerd48 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I've been doing the office drone thing for a few years now, and I am starting to get some strain which I really hope is not capral tunnel. I'm considering getting a pair of these (They are the little metal balls that people twirl in their hands) and I just wanted to see if anyone had any experience. Do they help? Are they worth it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Outlaw Monk "We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty" - Cpt. Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly) My Mighty Quest! STR 9.1 - DEX 9.6 - STA 5.6 - CON 7 - WIS 12 -CHA 8 Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I have not used them or anything, but I don't think it is necessary to get special Baoding balls. Couldn't you get cheaper steel ball bearings or even rubber bouncy balls? It is only the hand movements that are supposed to help, isn't it? Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
caponerd48 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Well, that is sort of what I am wondering. I have no particular need to get offical baoding balls, but I just want to see if the actual action is more likely to relieve my symptoms or make it worse. I have seen arguments on both sides, and just wanted to see if anyone has any personal experience... Bouncy balls sound fun though! Outlaw Monk "We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty" - Cpt. Malcolm Reynolds (Firefly) My Mighty Quest! STR 9.1 - DEX 9.6 - STA 5.6 - CON 7 - WIS 12 -CHA 8 Link to comment
Caution Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I've never used Boading balls, but as a programmer who writes code for ~10 hours a day, I can say that I have some home made stress balls made from balloons filled with corn starch(or flour) that work great. Also I have one of these that i use sometimes: http://www.amazon.com/Gripmaster-Hand-Exerciser/dp/B0085MX3SG My Current Challenge Link to comment
Corbab Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I think the Baoding balls (at least some) are specially weighted and designed for the exercise. I have a set that I pick up on occasion, but I haven't used them regularly enough to notie any benefits. If you're worried about wasting money, I'd look at some other options first. Never think of pain or danger or enemies a moment longer than is necessary to fight them. -Ayn Rand Amongst those less skilled you can see all this energy escaping through contorted faces, gritted teeth and tight shoulders that consume huge amounts of effort but contribute nothing to achieving the task. Link to comment
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