Computer "Beauty" Tips!!

Have you ever counted the hours that you spend in front of a computer? It never occurred to me that it could be bad for your health until it was pointed out to me! So, forewarned, I'm taking the necessary steps to protect myself and now I'm going to share the findings with you! Ginny Grein will be joining us each month over the next year to help us with this new concern! Enjoy!

Month Five!!

Computer Beauty Tips

(We recommend that you consult your own physician regarding specific problems. These answers are for general informational purposes only.)

Question: "What is the difference between a repetitive strain injury (RSI) and carpal tunnel syndrome?"

Answer: "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a subclass of the RSI classification. An example is someone using the computer/workstation daily. They can develop neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, upper back pain and pain/cramping in the hands at night when they are sleeping.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can also develop due to computer/workstation use and specifically involves a thickening of the flexor tissues across the wrist. This places pressure on the median nerve in the wrist causing pain and weakness.

The best prevention is to do constant stretches of the hand and forearm and do light strengthening exercises."

Thanks for reading us. Please send your questions to medpad@evansville.net. Although we cannot answer each question personally, look for an answer in future issues. Questions are answered by Dr. Don Fitz-Ritson, Backmagic Back Pain Belt Orthotic, Instant Relief, http://www.Backmagic.com. CBT is sponsored by MedPad, http://www.evansville.net/~medpad.

Ginny Grein - medpad@evansville.net For information on the newest innovation in women's sanitary products, check out my homepage @ http://www.evansville.net/~medpad.

Ergo Tips:) Archives: http://www.evansville.net/~medpad/ergotips.htm

Be sure to stop by soon for a new computer beauty tip!!

Tips Archive!
Missed a day here and there?? Now you can check the archives to see what was posted!!