Hi drivers...lately I have developed a pretty bad wrist and hand pain. I drive OTR a 2019 International LT. It seems like all the shocks and bumps of the road travels right through the steering wheel and into my hands. Seems like the truck suspension doesn't do a good job of absorbing the shocks. Is this normal? I suspect Internationals are just crappy made trucks.
Wrist/hand pain
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RichTrucker2020, May 30, 2020.
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You're probably holding the wheel too tight or at a bad angle. Place your hands in different locations throughout the day to see if it helps.
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Is it happening to both of your hands? Did you hurt your hands doing something else?
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Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Many drivers get it.
They can fix it with a simple surgery.
Had mine fixed in 1987.
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I've been driving all of my life and occasionally I just develop a pain somewhere for awhile. I have had long bouts of pain or discomfort in my hands, arms, hips and right leg. Lately I have one in my right ankle which I think is from holding the accelerator for long drives. They all go away eventually. Try to change things up and give it time.
I'm closing in on 50 but I've had stuff like this bother me for months sometimes since my 30's.
Exercise however you can whenever you can.
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