What a cool thread! I'm 53, play bass (5 string) in two local cover bands, and work on a computer all day. I've recently developed numbness in my finers after about 20 miles. I've had cts in my right hand (tennis elbow) for 5 years, it was greatly minimized by an ergo board and a trackball mouse. I do beleive all my problems began with the mouse. It's been pretty severe for about 2 months now, but I also fear for disqualification. Besides, my wife had cts surgery, and it worked on one hand, worsened the condition in the other.
I tried moving the mouse to my left hand, and started having problems with that one as well. Now I try to use the computer less (unfortunately that means less forums), but I basically think age has caught up to me. It's been a good ride though
I'll try to lift a bit more, and would appreciate a few more exercise options, including when they're best done.