Is it true that handwashing clothes & wringing them out, mess up your wrists & damage your nerves?

Question

Is it true that handwashing clothes & wringing them out, mess up your wrists & damage your nerves?

Answer 1

Yes, over a LONG time, if done routinely.  Once in a while no problem.  It's called carpal tunnel syndrome.

Knitters get it, fine welders get it, labratory workers get it

Answer 2

um, no...

it does damage the clothing however.

clothes aren't made to be pulled that way

Answer 3

I can't answer to that specific activity, wringing clothes.  But I can testify that over-exerting yourself can, indeed, damage nerves.  I didn't listen to that advice nor my body and I am paying for it.  Don't overdue it.