Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
For everyone who works daily on a computer.
The mistakes of mouse daily mouse and keyboard usage will result in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
CTS is a common disorder which, according to OSHA estimates, afflicts millions every year in mild to severe form. You can acquire carpal tunnel syndrome by doing any sort of repetitive activity, such as computer keyboarding and mousing.
Use the mouse and keyboard correctly.
View below for the surgery of a patient suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome....
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
- Sleep interruption from numb hands and tingling fingers
- Waking up -- Numbness in Hand at Night and Pain in Wrist
- Hand Pain and or Wrist Pain
- Weakness in Hand and Wrist - loss of hand muscles
- Pain Radiating up the Forearm
- Poor Circulation, Hands falling asleep
- Cold Hands - Forearms warm
- Loss of Hand Grip Strength
- Loss of Feeling Sensation in Fingers & Thumb
- Dropping Objects - Forks - Glasses - Pen - etc.
- Numbness in Fingers or Tingling - Index, Middle & Ring Finger
- Numbness in Thumb
- Loss of fine motor skills in hands - Clumsiness in Hands
- Aching Shoulders and Neck
Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Here are correct ways to work on the computer:
- Take frequent breaks from repetitive movement such as computer keyboard usage or use of browser-based games that encourage the user for excessive finger movement.
- Reduce your force and relax your grip. Most people use more force than needed to perform many tasks involving the hands. If your work involves a cash register, for instance, hit the keys softly. For prolonged handwriting, use a big pen with an oversized, soft grip adapter and free-flowing ink. This way you won't have to grip the pen tightly or press as hard on the paper.
- Watch your form. Avoid bending your wrist all the way up or down. A relaxed middle position is best. If you use a keyboard, keep it at elbow height or slightly lower.
- Improve your posture. Incorrect posture can cause your shoulders to roll forward. When your shoulders are in this position, your neck and shoulder muscles are shortened, compressing nerves in your neck. This can affect your wrists, fingers and hands.
- Keep your hands warm. You're more likely to develop hand pain and stiffness if you work in a cold environment. If you can't control the temperature at work, put on fingerless gloves that keep your hands and wrists warm.
- Take frequent breaks. Every 15 to 20 minutes give your hands and wrists a break by gently stretching and bending them. Alternate tasks when possible. If you use equipment that vibrates or that requires you to exert a great amount of force, taking breaks is even more important.
Here are some hand exercises for Carpal Tunnel:
The mistakes of mouse daily mouse and keyboard usage will result in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
CTS is a common disorder which, according to OSHA estimates, afflicts millions every year in mild to severe form. You can acquire carpal tunnel syndrome by doing any sort of repetitive activity, such as computer keyboarding and mousing.
Use the mouse and keyboard correctly.
View below for the surgery of a patient suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome....
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
- Sleep interruption from numb hands and tingling fingers
- Waking up -- Numbness in Hand at Night and Pain in Wrist
- Hand Pain and or Wrist Pain
- Weakness in Hand and Wrist - loss of hand muscles
- Pain Radiating up the Forearm
- Poor Circulation, Hands falling asleep
- Cold Hands - Forearms warm
- Loss of Hand Grip Strength
- Loss of Feeling Sensation in Fingers & Thumb
- Dropping Objects - Forks - Glasses - Pen - etc.
- Numbness in Fingers or Tingling - Index, Middle & Ring Finger
- Numbness in Thumb
- Loss of fine motor skills in hands - Clumsiness in Hands
- Aching Shoulders and Neck
Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Here are correct ways to work on the computer:
Recommendations for preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Take frequent breaks from repetitive movement such as computer keyboard usage or use of browser-based games that encourage the user for excessive finger movement.
- Reduce your force and relax your grip. Most people use more force than needed to perform many tasks involving the hands. If your work involves a cash register, for instance, hit the keys softly. For prolonged handwriting, use a big pen with an oversized, soft grip adapter and free-flowing ink. This way you won't have to grip the pen tightly or press as hard on the paper.
- Watch your form. Avoid bending your wrist all the way up or down. A relaxed middle position is best. If you use a keyboard, keep it at elbow height or slightly lower.
- Improve your posture. Incorrect posture can cause your shoulders to roll forward. When your shoulders are in this position, your neck and shoulder muscles are shortened, compressing nerves in your neck. This can affect your wrists, fingers and hands.
- Keep your hands warm. You're more likely to develop hand pain and stiffness if you work in a cold environment. If you can't control the temperature at work, put on fingerless gloves that keep your hands and wrists warm.
- Take frequent breaks. Every 15 to 20 minutes give your hands and wrists a break by gently stretching and bending them. Alternate tasks when possible. If you use equipment that vibrates or that requires you to exert a great amount of force, taking breaks is even more important.
Here are some hand exercises for Carpal Tunnel:
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