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Warning: My wrists hurt so bad after a long install that I couldn't even hold a coffee cup.
I was laying luxury vinyl plank all day and didn't take any real breaks. By the end, my wrists were throbbing and stiff. The next morning, I could barely turn a doorknob. My physical therapist said it's from repetitive strain and bad ergonomics. Start doing wrist exercises now, trust me.
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derek_bailey848mo ago
Ouch, I feel your pain! I laid laminate flooring in my entire living room last year and my wrists swelled up like crazy. I ended up needing to ice them every night for a week. It's amazing how much hurt a few hours of constant bending and locking can cause!
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laura9168mo ago
Wait, swollen wrists from laminate? That sounds over the top. I helped my cousin install flooring and we just took breaks. Are you SURE it wasn't just normal soreness? Some people make a big deal out of minor aches. A week of icing seems like a lot for basic DIY. Maybe you were gripping the tools too hard or something.
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wesley4408mo ago
Many people install flooring without any wrist trouble if they use the right methods. Taking short breaks and keeping your wrists loose helps a lot. @derek_bailey84's case sounds extreme, but most folks can avoid that with a bit of care.
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