prateek is physiotherapist on our panel of experts. we would encourage people to send in their questions so that our panel can answer them. we our inviting questions related to computer related injuries. if there are anyother question you are welcome to send them.

When using a computer, as with many activities, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. There are many factors which may be linked to their occurrence, including: overall health, stress and how one copes with it, medical and physical conditions, When using a computer, as with many activities, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. There are many factors which may be linked to their occurrence, including: overall health, stress and how one copes with it, medical and physical conditions, inappropriate work place design, incorrect posture, poor working habits (including use of a keyboard or mouse). The amount of time a person performs an activity may also be a factor. However, if you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, even if symptoms occur when you are not working at your computer. Symptoms like these can be associated with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, or other parts of the body. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, and other conditions.