Do U Suffer From Any Pain Because U Use Your PC?

[psd99]

i was just wondering if anyone suffers from RSI
this is if u dont already know

REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY

so in plain english this is pain in the arms, legs, back or any part of the body because of long hours on the computer.

i personally suffer from this mainly cuz my seating , my desk here is v v wrong but im looking into this.

i suffer from pain and burning sensation in the wrists, to this big pain in my lower and upper back and its all do to with being on the computer.

please see this page:

http://www.liv.ac.uk/~qq16/rsi/correct_work_station.pdf

this shows the CORRECT ARRANGMENT for a person who uses a pc a lot


i just thought that it would be interesting to hear from you lot

PSD99

 

[KGB-911]

Nope, i am fine... unless something blows up then i mite get a bit burned.

 

[Adywebb]

I used to get wrist pain, but I got a proper adjustable chair for Christmas which has sorted me out.


There's no doubt you're risking harm if you sit for hours in the wrong position at a workstation.

KGB, I think all you need is a fire extinguisher!

 

[Alf]

I havent had any problems here

 

[floppybootstomp]

The only pain I used to suffer is when I fell asleep and fell off my chair

So I got me's one of them big comfy leather office chairs with arms and I is OK now

 

[gabriella]

Dear PSD

Interesting post!!! I suffer with back and neck ache which AS A WORD OF CAUTION TO OTHERS was caused by 4 years of non stop working on a laptop (with work) and also massive amounts of driving (ditto the job). The best piece of advice that my chiropractic gave me (re the laptop) was to put an A4 boxfile under the laptop (i.e. laptop sitting on it) to maintain a better position. I wish I had known that when I first took the job.

I have a much better PC set up now both at home and at work.

Kind regards

Gabriella x

 

[Alf]

The only pain I used to suffer is when I fell asleep and fell off my chair

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I though i was the only one who ever did that!!

 

[Reefsmoka]

My heart aches for all the n00bs i p00n. I pwn3d j00 >..>

 

[KGB-911]

no more numbers...

 

[psd99]

thanks for ur replies guys

but i do beleive that RSI IS A V V SERIOUS INJURY

i suffer from this a lot, so im looking hardcore into a REALLY GOOD CHAIR cuz at the moment all my arrangements are very uncomfortable.
i think a good chair will be v expensive but im willing to pay cuz i want to get rid of all these burning sensations!

 

[Reefsmoka]

RSI is extremely common with people that use there computer for a long amount of time.

Theres plenty ergonomic chairs you can find, but the best way to help is to take at least a 5 minute break after every hour, have a little walk about to get the blood flowing properly.

 

[ChristopherP]

isn't it repetitive strain?

 

[psd99]

yes i think ur rite

edit my post then please
come on u are a moderator...............
lol

 

[ChristopherP]

If i must

 

[psd99]

thanks!!!

i think lazy is one of my middle names!

 

[KGB-911]

so... that would make your username... PSLD99

 

[psd99]

so... that would make your username... PSLD99

umm i think itll be more

psLAZYd99

that way u wont get the occasional twonk asking me whts the L stand for

 

[Cache-man]

I get a sore hand around my right thumb after long periods of mouse moving, although this is also due to a motorcycle accident i had a few years back where i snapped my thumb. I also spend a lot of time with a carving knife in my hand at work which doesnt help either.

The only other issue i have is neck ache occasionally if i spend many hours in one sitting at my pc.

 

[psd99]

i think its important to have a good seating arrrangement and desk everthing needs to be at the RIGHT HEIGHT!

especially for all u lot out there that are on ur pc's a LOT!

 

[Alf]

I dont think i had any computer pains, i usually shift myself ever now and then