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Muscle Pain

Neck and shoulder pain and stiffness are widespread among computer users. White-collars tend to spend hours at the computer at least 8 hours a day and 6 days per week, leaving the muscles constant tensed and fatigue.

 


  • Pain in the neck or the upper back
  • Fatigue in Neck Muscles
  • Muscles spasms in the Neck
  • Pain, tingling, numbness down the arm
  • Weakness of the Shoulder, arm or hand
  • Headaches

  • Injury to intervertebral disc
  • General fatigue
  • Repetitive motions
  • Medical conditions (including heart attack, stomach irritation)
  • Lack of activity
  • Stress
  • Vitamin C deficiency

  • Eat more food high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
  • Intake food or supplements rich in vitamin C, D and Selenium. Some nutrition experts suggest taking 1,000 IU of D3 daily
  • Eat less foods made with trans fats and foods high in saturated fat
  
  • Regularly perform stretching exercises, natural arm and hand movements and also take frequent work breaks
  • Maintain an erect posture
  • Adjust the arm support and work surface height so that forearms are parallel to the floor
  • Proper positioning of your keyboard and mouse  
  • Your chair height should be arranged in a fashion so that your thighs are parallel to the floor
  • When you are sitting and working in front of the computer, don’t twist your body

Neck and shoulder pain can be successfully treated with physiotherapy. You don’t need a doctor’s referral. The physiotherapist will investigate the pain and determine its cause. Treatment depends on the cause, but may include:

  • Soft tissue massage
  • Mobilisation to stretch tight muscles and other soft tissue structures
  • Mobilisation or manipulation of the joint
  • Specific exercise programs
  • Taping to stabilise the shoulder joint
  • Relaxation therapy
  • Various treatments such as electrotherapy, heat, laser or ultrasound treatment


  
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*Talk to your doctor about ways to manage your signs of Muscle Pain.