Symptoms
Symptoms of Cervical Disc Herniation can include pain in the neck and shoulder, as well as numbness and tingling down the arm into the hands. In addition weakness of the arm and hand muscles can be associated with more severe cases. When weakness is felt in the arms see a professional health care provider immediately.People at risk for developing a herniated cervical disc include people who continually sit in an awkward posture with their head tilted too far forward (Forward Head Posture), backward, or to either side.
Prevention
Prevention of Cervical Disc Herniation includes rest, doing stretching and strengthening ergocises for the neck and back, adopting an ergonomic workstation arrangement, avoiding or minimizing painful arm activities, practicing proper posture at the computer, and avoiding Forward Head Posture or any other awkward head posture.Self Treatment
Self Treatment for Cervical Disc Herniation includes rest, stretching and strengthening ergocises for the neck and back, adopting an ergonomic workstation arrangement, avoiding or minimizing painful arm activities, practicing proper posture at the computer, and avoiding Forward Head Posture or any other awkward head posture. In addition, chiropractic care can be effective.Neck Pain
Neck pain is a general term that often describes symptoms of sprains and strains of the neck, excess muscle tension or myalgia, wry neck or stiff neck, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Cervical Disc Herniation.Symptoms
Symptoms of Neck Pain can include pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion,tingling and numbness anywhere from the neck to the hand, skin changes of the neck, arm, and hand, and weakness of the muscles of the neck, arm, and hand.People at risk for Neck Pain include computer users who practice poor posture at the computer, people who do repetitive overhead activities such as painting and filing, computer users who type in an awkward posture, telephone users who continuously tilt their head to one side, and people who sleep with too many pillows or too fluffy a pillow.
Prevention
Prevention of Neck Pain includes adopting an ergonomic workstation arrangement, doing stretching and strengthening ergocises for the neck, back, and shoulders, taking regular breaks from the computer, practicing proper posture at the computer, and avoiding excessive overhead activities.Self Treatment
Self treatment of Neck Pain includes rest, doing stretching and strengthening ergocises for the neck, back, and shoulders, adopting an ergonomic workstation arrangement, avoiding or minimizing painful arm activities, practicing proper posture at the computer, avoiding Forward Head Posture or any other awkward head posture, applying ice for 10 minute intervals 3-5 times per day for the first 48 hours after experiencing pain, and massaging the area to help flush out irritating waste products. Professional treatment can include electric stimulation or ultrasound as administered by a physical therapist. Chiropractic care is also effective in restoring proper alignment to the spine and reliving pressure from nerves and muscles.Forward Head Posture
Forward Head Posture is the formal name for the kind of slouched, stooped posture often responsible for other RSIs, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Lower Back Pain. Forward Head Posture occurs when the head and ears are forward of the shoulders. This posture causes the muscles at the base of the head and neck to tighten, which restricts circulation through the head, neck and arms. Additionally, Forward Head Posture makes it necessary to tilt the head backwards in order to see something directly in front of you, which compresses the spine and can cause Neck Pain, contribute to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cervical Disc Hernaition, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and TMJ Dysfunction, as well as lead to pressure on nerves, which can cause headaches and shooting pain down the arms.Prevention
Prevention of Forward Head Posture includes adopting an ergonomic workstation arrangement, practicing proper posture at the computer and concentrating on keeping the ears over the shoulders.Lower Back Pain
Lower Back Pain is a broad term that includes several types of specific back pain, such as a Hernaited Lumbar Disc, Arthritis, or muscle spasms. Lower back pain can also be a result of muscle tension and practicing poor posture at the computer. However, lower back pain is often frustrating since it is sometimes difficult to attribute the pain to a specific cause.Symptoms of lower back pain can include pain in the lower back, pain in the buttocks or legs, and tingling, numbness or weakness radiating from the back to the toes.
People at risk for lower back pain include people who practice poor posture at the computer, sedentary workers who take infrequent breaks, and people over 25 years of age.
Prevention
Prevention of lower back pain includes stretching and strengthening ergocises for the back and legs, adopting an ergonomic workstation arrangement, taking regular breaks from computer work, practicing proper posture at the computer, using a lumbar roll in a desk chair, and using proper body mechanics and articulation when bending over and lifting.Self Treatment
Self Treatment of lower back pain includes stretching and strengthening ergocises for the back and legs, adopting an ergonomic workstation arrangement, avoiding or minimizing painful arm activities, practicing proper posture at the computer, applying ice for 10 minute intervals 3-5 times per day for the first 48 hours after experiencing pain and massaging the area to help flush out irritating waste products. Chiropractic care is a popular and effective means of dealing with many types of lower back pain by restoring proper alignment. Traditional medical approaches include medications and electric stimulation or ultrasound as administered by a physical therapist.(published with permission in writing from:http://www.ergocise.com)
