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If you are working long hours in front of the computer, your posture will suffer. Your shoulders are tense, and your arms are tired and resting on the keyboard. Some things you should check for is to make sure the computer monitor is not too high. YOur head should be leveled, not looking down or up. Make sure the monitor is not too far away. If you stretch out your hand in front of you, that's about the distance the monitor should be, and your hand is pointing to the center of the monitor.
Because of neck tension, you may be compressing on the nerve roots that are found in this area, so then you have the symptoms of numbness and such going down your both your arms.
You should also see a physical thearpist. THey can treat you for this, and help you relieve your symptoms. An occupational therapist can teach you on ergonomics, which help prevent further irritation of symptoms as well.
Mention to your doc to check your neck area to see if you have cervical radiculopathy or thoracic outlet syndrome. (you can search this for more info)
Last edited by PeloMarron; 04-07-2008 at 09:30 PM.
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