Is computer work making you miserable?

Is computer work making you miserable?

If it is, you are not alone.  National statistics point to the computer as a major contributor to lost days at work due to injury.  I see the same thing in my San Diego Chiropractic office.  Neck pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, hand pain and back pain are common among those who don’t have the proper ergonomic set-up of their computer stations.  That being said, some people get these symptoms regardless of their ergonomic set-up.

Computer ergonomics is the study and / or implementation of workstation design with the purpose of reducing or eliminating physical stress. 
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My interest in repetitive stress syndromes began approximately 10 years ago when my practice started seeing a much greater number of people suffering from the effects of computer / keyboard work.  Despite all of my training and continuing education related to these types of injuries, I quickly realized that traditional treatment for this type of injury was marginally successful at best.

Any type of therapy was going to have to include the application of basic ergonomic principals to the patient’s work environment.

I am of the opinion that treatment alone or application of ergonomic principals by themselves was not going to resolve a repetitive stress injury. 
  
Over the next several weeks I will write a series of articles that will address the implication of workstation ergonomics and injury resulting from postural stress secondary to use of the computer mouse.

Specifically, the following will be addressed:

1)    What repetitive stress injuries are
2)    What role do work station ergonomics play in injury
3)    How reaching for the mouse sets the stage for injury
4)    What are the symptoms of repetitive stress injury
5)    How you can avoid mouse reaching injuries




Writers Bio

Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.

Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs.

Call Steve Jones at
(619) 280 0554
San Diego Chiropractic

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