Anyone have hand problems?

[yz101]

I was doing a commercial job the other day and my left hand, card holding hand, locked in place. I had to pry my fingers open with my other hand. Has anyone ever had this happen or know what the heck was going on with it. It happened 3 times during the job but hasn't happened since.

[flat rock stan]

Yup has happened to me. Be careful pulling things back straight. Couple years ago I did that with my thumb and tore muscles in my arm that took forever to heal. Drink lot's of water

Cheers

Stan

[Guest CTints]

Happens late in the day after alot of windows in both hands started about age 45 now 53

[yz101]

It was a long day. Now that I think back, I didn't drink anything except at lunch. I'll keep that in mind next time.

[Fiveofeen]

yoga and stretches help, rushes blood to those hands.

[TintJunkie]

Had it happen three weeks ago while laying 7mil film. I was reverse rolling film and my thumb locked up on me...painful as heck. Tried pulling my thumb straight and it went right back to looking like a retard. Happened three times and finally stopped. My installer thought I cut myself, as I was bent over trying to straighten my thumb. It was bad, and really really hurt.

Hope I never have 'tard thumb again.

[Guest tintjam65]

Been there, had that and as Stan has said plenty of water

[flat rock stan]

I started drinking carbonated water when I was in Europe...... got to get a taste for it but sure works to keep you healthy and easier to drink than straight water.

[Guest vclimber]

Might sound crazy and you might look silly but before you start installing stretch your hands by pulling back on your fingers and then clinching them into a fist. Rotate your thumbs as well. Do this for about 5 minutes regularly before you start installing and you will not get the muscular and tendon cramps. Rehab Dr recommended it and it works.

[Roach]

Had it happen three weeks ago while laying 7mil film.

Happened to me last summer (?) with 7 mil window film too... freaked me out when it happened. It cramped up a couple times during the install.... been fine ever since.