Draw without hurting your wrist, neck and back! Avoid injuries from drawing and RSI

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

Have you ever hurt yourself while drawing? 😨 If so, share what happened!

[@autumnsartstudio]

I developed carpel tunnel because back when I was a teenager (30 now) I was doing traditional art every single day for hours. I didn't take breaks and then I learned about doing art on the computer. I didn't know back then that there were drawing tablets and I used a mouse to do all my linework. Later, I got a job as a cashier and that's repetitive movements as well. Being a cashier is what got me to the point where I had to get surgery on my dominant hand (A very expensive surgery that did nothing because my job brought carpal tunnel back again). I have bilateral hand numbness and carpal tunnel in both hands/wrists. After surgery I could no longer do traditional art or hand write for long because after 10 minutes my dominant hand would go completely numb and tingly. I can now only do digital art. Now My non dominant hand will randomly got completely numb and tingly on me (due to my carpal tunnel/hand numbness in both hands) So I believe I may have developed some nerve damage somehow. Dont be like me kids and take breaks. lol

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

I'm so sorry to read that, hun :( When we're young, we don't know better. We don't feel the need to take breaks until something breaks. But most of us are lucky to get something milder first that can be fixed and acts like a warning signal. You so didn't deserve this... The fact you're still creating art after all this is incredible. You're a true artist through and through!

[@jimmydragonstudios]

Good tips. I already do some of these stretches myself. The wrist stretches i should do. But yes, the 20/20/20 thng is great. I also stand up when I do it thing too.

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

That's great, Jimmy! So many artists don't start doing these things until we hurt ourselves... Better safe than sorry!

[@neyptune]

This is such an important subject! Thank you very much 😊❤

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

I'm glad you found the topic helpful, hun! Stay safe and healthy!

[@tripdontfallxyz]

ive been thinking about this subject a lot lately, so thank you for sharing - perfect timing!!

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

I'm glad the video was timely! Health is so important :) Take care hun!

[@justagoogly8210]

thankyou so much , veryy helpfull ❤

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Stay safe!

[@CalicoParade]

lovely video!!! thank u for making

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@EstudioKitchin]

I needed this so much, thanks for explaining so well!

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

You are so welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@kathleenpilatzke]

I developed really bad tendinitis in both hands last year 😅 it was terrible and lasted for months. I ended up investing in a large display tablet to use instead of my surface book and that has helped a lot. But now I'm terrified of more permanent injuries.

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

That's horrible, Kathleen! I'm glad you feel better, and definitely understand the fear. I live with it also. But as long as we are careful and do all the prevention work to take care of ourselves, we drastically reduce the risk of injury :)

[@AshtonKaleigh]

The butthole pillow.. 😂😂😂 But seriously, great tips. Thank you.

[@ArtBusinesswithNess]

I’m surprised no one else common that 😂😂