The diagnosis came at fifty: carpal tunnel syndrome. For Susan, a lifelong knitter, it felt like a death sentence for her craft. The numbness, the tingling, the weakness — all worse after knitting sessions.
"My doctor said I might have to give it up. Thirty years of knitting, and suddenly I'm told to stop."
Adapting, Not Quitting
Susan wasn't ready to quit. She researched, experimented, adapted. Different needle materials. Different grip techniques. Strategic rest periods. And support for her vulnerable wrists and hands.
Tape provides compression during knitting sessions, supporting her wrists without restricting movement. It's not a cure, but it's management that works.
Still Knitting
Five years post-diagnosis, Susan still knits. Not as much, not as fast, but still creating. She's learned to work with her condition rather than against it.
"Some days are better than others. But I'm still knitting, still making things for people I love. That's what matters."