2006-06-06 07:05:32 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
yes all the time! I believe this would be caused by bad posture. it tugs on your neck and shoulder muscles. sit up straigt and take some breaks in between, get up walk around do some stretches, it should alleviate some pressure.
2006-06-06 07:08:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a pinched nerve. it will disappear-then return worsened. you need to talk to a doctor.
the doctor will ask you to move your arm around and check for any abnormalities in your shoulder and elbow..then might ask for an x-ray or MRI. you will be sent to a physical therapist who will show you some very simple and sweat-less exercises, and if you treat it now, you will get it under control and not need surgery or medication years later.
also, you should be taking a break from typing and being at the computer every 15 minutes to maximum 30 minutes. get up, move around, get your circulation going.
also, make sure that you are putting your fingers on the homekeys and giving your wrists a bit of a rounded stand against the keyboard/desk edge so that you dont have circulation or posture problems. this is a common problem amongst all computer users from what doctors have said.
good luck, don't panic, just take care of it.
2006-06-06 07:10:28 · answer #2 · answered by happy! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The described pain is known as Cervical Spondylosis. It is due to stress that the body get for a long time.
One must take a break for 5 minutes every after an hour. There is no such perfect treatment expect for going for pain killers. The best remedy is to press the soft portion between index finger and thumb on both hands near the base. One will observe pain and if that pain is removed on a daily basis, one will refrain from going for a collar band at a later state.
Before going to bed, one can apply pain relieving gel and that will help for pain to subside.
2006-06-06 07:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Kunwar Singh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be repetitive strain injury. You are using the same muscles causing strain. In the workplace you have to have 10 mins break every hour on the pc. Do the same and stretch your arm muscles and make sure you are sitting in a position that reduces the stress on your arms.
2006-06-06 07:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by aajstephen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. it means you need to rethink the way your chair/desk/keyboard/screen are positioned. Watch out for RSI and other related problems that come from sitting too still in a poor position.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg36.pdf
Check out particularly page 4 and make sure that, even if your workstation is as comfy as possible, that you take regular breaks (at least two mini breaks per hour to give your posture and eyesight time to recover).
2006-06-06 07:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by SilverSongster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pinched nerve, cervical disc problem, Carpal Tunnel. It could be a vast array of things. And yes, I often get pain in my shoulder, neck, lower arm and wrist. (But I'm still on this darn computer).
2006-06-06 07:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god yeah. its called multi tasking in my job, like answering the phone tucking it under my neck and still typing on the pc. perhaps we should get a different job. seriously ice your shoulder for about 10 minutes with an ice pack or bag of frozen peas and you should feel some relief.
2006-06-08 07:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by princess tinkle UK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really but my hand goes numb from keeping it on the mouse, it takes a while for the circulation to start going again.
2006-06-06 07:07:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called mouse elbow your posture is incorrect try supporting the elbow and wrist when using your mouse
2006-06-06 07:09:24 · answer #9 · answered by Robert B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get some specially suited keyboards, wrist rests, and mice(?)
2006-06-06 07:08:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋