The pain of editing pictures…

So, after a marathon editing session (lasting well over three days…) a few weeks back, I developed a pain in my elbow, which has been diagnosed as “lateral epicondylitis” (…”tennis elbow”…).

Now, I cannot use a mouse for more than a minute, or so, before I have to stop.

I have begun treatment, and hope to return to “normal” in a few weeks, maybe.

I heartily advise you to take breaks whilst editing (or gardening, or playing tennis, or anything else that involves strenuous repetitive grasping functions of the hand…), ‘cause this is not a pleasant state to be in.

Who knew photography could be so dangerous?

Comments

Unknown said…
GBeen there - done that! Try using the mouse with your left hand. I switched to the left hand for 3-4 months. Wish I was ambidextrous!
1:18 PM
Mark Trusz said…
"3-4 months"... I hope it doesn't take that long for a full recovery!

I'm looking into a roller-mouse that I can use with both hands... Thanks for the suggestion.
3:52 PM
Al Gates said…
Hi Mark,
Sorry to hear about the 'tennis elbow'..I've come to the conclusion that getting old sucks. Period. Hopefully you will manage to finds ways to do your thing and take care of that elbow at the same time.
Here's some neat pics I saw the other day:
35 Brilliant Examples of Abstract Photography: http://ht.ly/2Q1Ec

Al
11:11 AM
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