It also improves blood circulation, which supplies soft tissue with essential nutrients and removes waste products. I have found regular exercise to be more effective than any antiinflammatory drug. Find a sport that won't add to the stress on your limbs. See the resources listed below to learn safe stretches designed specifically for computer users. Many can be performed without leaving your workstation.
Alcohol causes dehydration, which exacerbates soft tissue injury.
It also interferes with sleep. Caffeine allows us to work longer hours without fatigue, straining our limbs beyond safety. Nicotine interferes with blood circulation, necessary to remove waste products from the bloodstream. Smoking also replaces oxygen, needed by your muscles, with carbon monoxide. Both obesity and extreme slenderness are associated with higher risk for injury.