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Category: Health & Fitness
It's not news that if you use a computer you risk getting carpal tunnel syndrome - that ache in your wrist that just won't seem to go away. And the worse part is, every time you sit down at your computer to type you are aggravating the situation.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tendons in your hands and wrists become irritated. This can happen simply by holding your arms, wrists, and hands incorrectly while typing and/or using a mouse. Once the tendons become irritated they swell and this swelling can eventually pinch the median nerve in the wrist. And, once the nerve is pinched, the pain follows.
What are the symptoms?
Some of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include wrist fatigue, wrist and hand soreness and a numbness or a tingling sensation in your wrists, hands or fingers. Some people experience the symptoms right away, while others do not feel any pain until hours after work or during the night. Do not ignore the symptoms as they can turn into serious hand and wrist pain that could, and often does, travel to your arms, shoulders, and back sometimes causing loss of strength in your hands.
Help is on the way
Therapists and physicians agree that you can help avoid carpal tunnel syndrome and impaired hand function by reducing the amount of wrist bend.
The following are a list of things you can do, while typing, to help avoid carpal tunnel syndrome.
Keep your hands, wrists, and forearms straight.
Hold your elbows close to your sides.
Do not rest your wrists on the keyboard or the desk. Use a padded wrists rest to elevate your wrists and give them a place to rest.
Use a mouse pad The mouse pad forces you to keep your wrist off the edge of your desk.
Use a mouse wrist rest. The mouse wrist rest gives your wrists support as you use the mouse.
Type softly - pounding on the keyboard will not make the letters any darker on your monitor nor will it get them there any quicker.
Take breaks. Built-in mini breaks are not only good for you psychologically, but will help you to keep focused on your posture, etc. while working. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends a 15-minute rest break or non-typing task after two hours of moderate computer work and a 15 minute break after one-hour of demanding computer work.
The time to consult a physician
If you are experiencing some or all of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, consult a physician immediately. He or she will be able to answer your questions and direct you to the best method of treatment.
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