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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2020 - 02 - 29 - ID#fbo11j
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Hand Pain after Bar shifts (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by partaypaul4
Hey green bean here, after 3-4 hr shifts on bar i get pretty bad pain in the ball of my hand, are there any stretches or occupational tips that have helped you guys? Thanks!
jenkoct12 4 points 3y ago
A bath with Epsom salts, or just soak your hands. Def take an anti-inflammatory pill.
jclene 3 points 3y ago
oh, love. i get it. i get bad pains in certain places on my feet sometimes, even though pain in my feet isn’t common with the shoes i wear (i paid a bit for them and they’re serving me really well). my suggestion is to find something that you can roll on your hand — like a rolling pin, but for your palm. something you can place on the ground or table at home and roll your palms over to give them a good massage/stretch. i use a tennis ball under my feet when they start to feel crampy — i’m sure something smaller would work well for your hand. you can also press with the thumb from your other hand. vitamins and upping your water intake may help, too. ❤️
actualpintobean 2 points 3y ago
Oh i get that all the time in my left hand because I play the flute, work as a barista, and write extensively with my left hand. All I can suggest is maybe get a wrist brace for your days off and make sure to stretch and flex whenever you get a chance. Training used to suggest that baristas take time during peak to stretch, but idk if it does anymore
menthol-drops 2 points 3y ago
I have to ask what kind of pain bc for me it comes from how i flick the steaming wand plus pre existing carpal tunnel and i use arthritis gloves at night bc the joints of my fingers are acting up
thedrkheartcontainer 2 points 3y ago
Following for advice as well.
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