Sore wrists?

[creepers]

Has anyone experienced sore wrists or numb hands from the day to day mowing?

Our business has been up and running about three months and my partner, who does a majority of the push mowing, is experiencing these symptoms?

By the way, the majority of customers were located by classifieds in the local newspaper-a couple from hundreds of fliers-but most from the paper-people are still calling and we are not certain where the potential client is getting the number!

Thanks!
Sheree

[SHOWCASE LAWNS LLC]

Do A Google Search On Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.........it Is Vibration And Repetitive Motion (same Movements All The Time) Related. Ive Heard It Called White-fingers Disease.... Its A Huge Problem In Our Biz / Factories / Surgeons / Mechanics And Even Office Workers That Work On Computers All Day. See The Doc Asap

[Bulletproof]

I've experienced sore wrists from time to time...

I also had surgery last year to repair 4 severed tendons in my right hand so that could be the cause of pain in the right...however, the left also gets roughly the same thing...

[Runner]

He's holding on to tense. If you don't change things, he's going to have problems in the future...BIG problems. Go down to your hardware store and buy a length of the foam pipe insulation. Cut a length to fith the mower handle (best if it curves downward on each end) and put it on and duct tape around it in a few places. This will cut down on the vibration significantly, and give a more comfortable grip.

[Turf n Dirt]

Yup! Loosen the grip and get some padded work gloves. Moto cross gloves or mechanics gloves :cool:

[easycareacres]

I have simular prob but from using angle grinder sharpening blades, think im getting old or RSI Ive tried the anti vib gloves from saftey shops etc but hasnt helped.

[topsites]

Switch to a t-bar mower and I guarantee your problem is solved.

[topsites]

By the way, the majority of customers were located by classifieds in the local newspaper-a couple from hundreds of fliers-but most from the paper-people are still calling and we are not certain where the potential client is getting the number!

Thanks!
Sheree

When I got multiple ads running, sometimes I ask the potential customer how'd they find my number but another possibility is some newspapers also publish their info on a web site and ppls find it through the internet... Flyers have a habit of coming back on you even months after you've passed them out as well.