More and more people are finding themselves victim to the recurring discomfort of nerve and musculosketal disorders.
Most physicians agree, computer users are the main source of increase.
It's not owning a computer that is unhealthy of course, but rather, the way in which you're using your computer. R.S.I.'s are most commonly caused by repeated physical movements, such as working in a single position for long periods of time. Feelings of pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning and stiffness are all indicators of possible Repetitive Stress Injury, even if they don't occur while you are working. The presence of symptoms does not always mean you suffer from R.S.I., but should be taken as a warning sign to visit a health professional and adjust your work atmosphere accordingly. The list of ailments is lengthy, but the most common end result of R.S.I.'s include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis and eyestrain.