If the pressure continues unchecked, permanent damage the nerve and even partial paralysis might result. Medical conditions that affect CTS include thyroid disorders and diabetes. Hobbies associated with CTS include weight-lifting and woodworking. The June 1991 issue of the American Journal of Public Health reported that the incidence of CTS in the general population is approximately five people per 1,000. But CTS isn t the only thing to look out for.
Back disorders are also a common CTD, and are the third most-cited reason for job absenteeism.
Back pain can result from many things, from using an inappropriate chair to picking up heavy objects incorrectly. Prolonged sitting stresses the body, particularly the lower back and thighs, and can cause painful curvature of the spine known as kyphosis. But even if, with the help of ergonomics, you got the right kind of chair, learned to sit properly, received a wrist rest for your keyboard, and knew to vary tasks to avoid repetition, you still aren t out of danger. There s always eyestrain. People who stair at computer terminals all day, or continuously look back and forth between copy and screen, can suffer from serious eyestrain.