The July issue of Shape Magazine

The July issue of Shape Magazine offers these tips for achy hand muscles caused by computing or PDA overuse -

For $$$ you can receive the BlackBerry Balm Hand Massage at Hyatt Hotel and Resorts' or the BlackBerry Thumb Conditioning Treatment at the Spa at Camelback Inn in Arizona. I am sure that many other hotels and spas will be offering similar services in the near future.

For fewer $$, perform your own spa treatment. Shape recommends massaging the sore areas with a mint lotion or hand cream. The mint soothes the muscles while the massage increases circulation bringing fresh blood flow and oxygen to the strained muscles. Stretch afterwards by placing the hand flat on the table and spreading the hand and thumb open wide. Another good stretch is to pull the thumb back gently using the other hand.

For more information on preventing hand pain with BlackBerry use, see PDA and SmartPhone Ergonomics at the Ergonomics Site at BellaOnline.