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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2021 - 09 - 12 - ID#pn5wtr
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Hand pain (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by CoffeeChesirecat
I know about the dreaded "barista wrist", but does anyone have frequent pain in their fingers and knuckles from being on bar? I think it's from the shaken drinks because the pain started this summer (2 1/2 year partner constantly on bar), and that's when I feel it most. I've been cradling my hand all day. Even though I was off, it still hurts. I love bar, and with staffing issues, I'm less inclined to ask to be moved, but I'm too young to feel this broken.
Kyde_Drakes 6 points 1y ago
I haven’t had this problem (yet) but a partner I worked with did. Tendinitis due to working on bar. Got so bad she couldn’t even grab a steam pitcher. I don’t blame her for quitting after the boss kept assigning her to bar after she had a note for light duty.
CoffeeChesirecat [OP] 3 points 1y ago
Oh, noooooo. Makes sense but not what I want to hear. I love this job, but I'm falling apart.
Kyde_Drakes 2 points 1y ago
My best suggestion is to see a doctor and see if you can get a doctors excuse for light duty for a week or so. Give your hands and wrists a break and they will heal. You just need to make sure you take care of yourself and it will get better.
CoffeeChesirecat [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Thank you. That's sound advice. I think I'm going to make an appointment.
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