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Common Diseases > Carpal Tunnel
Prevention:
As this condition is caused by
repetitive movements over a long
period of time, the ways to prevent
this painful occurrence are to add
more variety to the tasks performed
and to take breaks where you use your
limbs and muscles in a completely
different way from when working.
The technical aspects of Stress Disorders from typing and computer use suggest that wrist
position may contribute to the
problem. Workplace ergonomics have
long been thought to be a
contributing factor and the
alteration of the worksite is a must
for anyone doing any type of
repetitive work. Wrist supports,
chair and desk height are important.
Many medical clinics have
information on this.
Regular stretching and physical exercise will help to prevent the build up of
Cumulative Trauma and Stress Disorders. Have regular rest periods and stretch
those muscles to extend your range of movement to your comfortable maximum.
Yoga, Tai chi and swimming are excellent for this as are vigorous
exercise helps to eliminate the build
up of waste products in the body.
Sweat by playing tennis, swimming, running, martial arts,
aerobics, yoga.
For those using
computers and other short range
repetitive movements, it helps to:
- take regular stretch breaks;
stretch out those muscles in a different way to your occupational use.
remember those eye rests
prescribed and almost no one
takes, and then wonder why
eye sight fails?
- set your
mouse to slow travel, this
make your arm movements
greater, creating more
stimulating exercise
- take time
out to relax completely
- learn to recognise and deal with stress factors in your life
Treatments
There is a lot
of evidence that exercise will
assist recovery from the
symptoms of Cumulative Trauma and
Stress Disorders, while rest and total
relaxation are very important, the more
completely you are able to relax the
body and have complete rest, the
better you body is able to respond to
stresses either physical or mental.
Exercise to:
- maintain
the energy flow within the body
- to extend energy to the extremities
- tone your whole body
- maintain flexibility of the joints
- exercise may need to be performed under supervision when the condition is
chronic and painful.
Massage
Proven the American Massage Association to be very effective for prevention
and treatment at the acute and chronic stages which works
by:
- physically removing the build up of toxins
- improving muscle tone and function
- improving circulation
- reducing inflammation
- restoring function
Surgery is an extreme solution to be used when all
else has failed.
Exercise systems we suggest are, Yoga, Tai
Chi & martial arts, Dance and what makes you feel good. Tennis and squash once
the symptoms are established may cause further injury.
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