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I think my iPad is hurting my hands. Anyone else?

Mindy D — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:06:29 GMT

I bought a new, 10.5” IPad Pro last year. Then I bought an Otter Defender case to protect this. Prior to this purchase I used my iPad mini 2 for four years. Since using the bigger, heavier iPad I’m noticing problems with my hands. I definitely have a trigger finger. My hands ache. I’m afraid of developing a wrist or hand disorder from over use. I do use a pillow type stand, a Flippy, I bought for it, sometimes. I also rest the iPad on a pillow, sometimes. Most of the time I hold it. One poster said she thought her hand disorder, DeQuervains Tendinosis, came from using her iPad. Anyone else here have some input?

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sweetee2 — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:50:36 GMT

I'm glad you brought this up. I've have a smaller version of this and I've notice that sometimes my little fingers ache or my left hand aches. I was thinking of getting a larger one. You made me think that might not be a good idea now.

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Toot1920 — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:56:11 GMT

@Mindy D, I have a 9.7” iPad and I noticed that my hands do hurt when holding for a long time. One thing that I’ve done is attached a holder on the back of my case. Actually, I’ve attached 2 Love Handles, 1 XL and 1 the smaller one for the phone. You can get them on QVC, HSN, Amazon, and B&M stores. They really do help relieve the tension in your hand while holding your iPad or any tablet, ereader, or phone. On my iPad, I attached the larger one for when I’m holding it vertically and the phone size for when I hold it horizontally. It really does help, feels more secure when holding it. They attach to a lot of cases and hold very well. You can take them off, not always easily but very doable, just have to use dental floss. Takes time. The other thing that can help is if you can find something to put your iPad in that has thick sides, that also helps but very hard to find. Hope this helps.

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hckynut — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:01:06 GMT

Hi @Mindy D

I don't own anything with an "i" or an "a". Not willing to spend that kind of money when I don't see the value. I have, and do however, use 10.1" android tablets. No stands, just an ez-hold on them.

Don't spend hours on end using them and if I felt anything resembling an overuse joint/tendon issue, I would find a way around it. If I couldn't find my own improvisation I would go back to using my computer.

I have enough arthritis is 3 of my fingers on both hands. These are a result of lifting 60-80 reels of telephone wire sticking only these fingers in a hole in the reel, and then lifting them above my shoulder height, for over 30 years.

Some of my co-workers developed Carpal Tunnel, and most had surgery for this. I watched how they lifted these same reels of wire and made sure I did it differently. They had flexion in their wrist when lifting, I kept my wrists straight, and used only my biceps/triceps and deltoid muscles to lift them. Never had that problem.

If your job requires it? Best see if you can find a work around, or start using a lighter weight device.

hckynut

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Toot1920 — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:46:40 GMT

This is the back of my iPad.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:06:13 GMT

@Mindy D yes. I had a thread here about having tendon issues on the side of my wrist up to my thumb on my left hand. It has been painful for over a week now and I have a brace on to help me keep it from bending while it hopefully heals.

I know it is most likely from holding my i Pad in my left hand between the thumb and finger when laying down. I also have bad wrists... and arthritis in my wrists so I am more likely to have pain.

Having to stay more conscious of how I lift things and not holding the ipad as before...

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jlkz — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:30:22 GMT

@Mindy D

I found “ Pillow Pad “ at BB&B last week. It has 3 different areas for hold different size devices. Comfortably holds my iPad at a great viewing height. My iPad is in a holder case and can stand on its own but I found this triangular pillow to be better. It is extremely lightweight, has a removable zippered cover and is about $19 before coupon is applied.

HTH

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proudlyfromNJ — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:37:56 GMT

I have the Pro case I think it’s called. Where the cover folds and it can stand with me just using my thumb so it won’t tip or I have it in my lap while I sit. Works for me, never had any finger problems and I have been using one since they first came out. Wouldn’t be without my IPad. Haven’t used a desktop in years.

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Sadiesadie — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:41:03 GMT

@jlkz : Hey, thanks for that. I know they sell that here but glad to know BB&B has it so I can go take a look.

I suppose it doesn’t fold when not in use?

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Mindy D — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:42:32 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@Mindy D

I found “ Pillow Pad “ at BB&B last week. It has 3 different areas for hold different size devices. Comfortably holds my iPad at a great viewing height. My iPad is in a holder case and can stand on its own but I found this triangular pillow to be better. It is extremely lightweight, has a removable zippered cover and is about $19 before coupon is applied.

HTH

Hi Jlkz, I have a Flippy. It looks exactly like this. I wind up trying to hold the iPad on it so the iPad doesn’t fall off and smack me in the face.

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Mindy D — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:44:45 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
I have the Pro case I think it’s called. Where the cover folds and it can stand with me just using my thumb so it won’t tip or I have it in my lap while I sit. Works for me, never had any finger problems and I have been using one since they first came out. Wouldn’t be without my IPad. Haven’t used a desktop in years.

I recline, rather than sit, when I’m using my iPad. I have a stand inside the Otter Defender outer case as well, but it’s only useful if I’m sitting up.

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Toot1920 — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:57:14 GMT

@Mindy D, I, also, wanted to say that if you don’t take your iPad out with you often, the Otterbox case does add some weight and heft to your iPad. If you just use it at home, maybe a lighter case would help. If you do take it when you’re out, then the Otterbox definitely helps protect it.

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Mindy D — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:03:52 GMT

@Toot1920 wrote:
@Mindy D, I, also, wanted to say that if you don’t take your iPad out with you often, the Otterbox case does add some weight and heft to your iPad. If you just use it at home, maybe a lighter case would help. If you do take it when you’re out, then the Otterbox definitely helps protect it.

Thanks Terri. I only use the silicon part of the case. I need it to prot3ct the iPad if I drop it. I’m considering removing it though. It does add weight. I’m also considering getting a mini and using this for everyday and using my larger iPad for watching TV and Netflix.

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willdob3 — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:24:21 GMT

Mindy, I don’t have that problem but I can recommend a supplement that may help your trigger finger. It is a form of B-6 called P-5-P. I had trigger thumb and taking this supplement completely eliminated the problem. You can do a google search on the subject and find lost of good info.

Rethinking how you use your iPad may also be a good idea. Maybe research how to use it more ergonomically.

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Mindy D — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:33:23 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Mindy D yes. I had a thread here about having tendon issues on the side of my wrist up to my thumb on my left hand. It has been painful for over a week now and I have a brace on to help me keep it from bending while it hopefully heals.

I know it is most likely from holding my i Pad in my left hand between the thumb and finger when laying down. I also have bad wrists... and arthritis in my wrists so I am more likely to have pain.

Having to stay more conscious of how I lift things and not holding the ipad as before...

I hold my iPad the exact same way as you do while lying down. Is your iPad full sized?

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Mindy D — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:43:40 GMT

@willdob3 wrote:
Mindy, I don’t have that problem but I can recommend a supplement that may help your trigger finger. It is a form of B-6 called P-5-P. I had trigger thumb and taking this supplement completely eliminated the problem. You can do a google search on the subject and find lost of good info.

Rethinking how you use your iPad may also be a good idea. Maybe research how to use it more ergonomically.

Thanks for the tip. I lwill look into this. I just found a great article on this supplement. It might interest you. It’s at the website “SelfHacked” and it’s entitled

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GAC65 — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:01:26 GMT

I had developed pain in my neck and bad posture from viewing the ipad. I purchased a laptop and my neck feels a lot better and my husband says i don't walk like a turtle anymore.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:01:54 GMT

@Mindy D , There are many adjustable tablet holders on Amazon, I bought mine so long ago, I don’t remember which one I selected, but it works very well. Check them out.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:22:35 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@Mindy D

I found “ Pillow Pad “ at BB&B last week. It has 3 different areas for hold different size devices. Comfortably holds my iPad at a great viewing height. My iPad is in a holder case and can stand on its own but I found this triangular pillow to be better. It is extremely lightweight, has a removable zippered cover and is about $19 before coupon is applied.

HTH

I have the same type of thing, called a Flippy. I needed mine quickly so I bought from Amazon. The BBB version is cheaper. I’ve tried othe support type things and like my Flippy the best.

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dooBdoo — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:36:39 GMT

@Mindy D, I use my iPad 6 (9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29) a lot and I've been fortunate that so far it hasn't hurt my hands, but last year I decided to find something to make it more comfortable to hold. I posted a thread in the Electronics sub-forum, and I'll add the link here in case you want to look at the recommendations:

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/iPad-hand-grip-strap-holder-band-thingy/td-p/4810427

Several posters were so kind to offer suggestions. In September, I finally decided on the "Universal Tablet Hand Strap Holder, Joylink 360 Degrees Swivel Leather Handle Grip with Elastic Belt" (found it on Amazon for about $14), similar to one that @Kachina624 recommended. I don't use a case with my iPad, so I don't know how or if that would work with yours. I really do like it, and I can slide my hand in different ways or hold onto the strap, so I don't have to have the same position or grip every time.

I didn't bump the Electronics thread to add an update, but in April I looked back at the thread and also decided to buy the Flippy (type of stand @OKPrincess and @Lilysmom recommended) to have another option and it's been a good alternative. I wish you well in your search.🌻