Normal operation on a computer not a health hazard. Most often, pain in the hands occurs when there is osteoarthritis, or even some kind of problem like injuries and diseases of the spine.
When we feel pain in the wrist, it is not the fact that it is in the wrist. Our nerves in the hand like a long garden hose. If the hose stopped flowing water, the first sight is not always clear where he leaned.
Common causes of pain in the wrist
Carpal tunnel syndrome. Inflamed tendons pinch a nerve in the wrist level. From it still happens numbness, and weakness in pokalyvaenie brush.
Cubital tunnel syndrome. Similar to carpal only pinched a nerve at elbow level.
Osteoarthritis. Joints in the hand just wear out from time to time, and hurt.
Rheumatoid arthritis. Own immune system attacks the joints, they become inflamed and sore.
Prevention of pain in the wrist
- Check your computer: monitor, mouse and keyboard should fit you in size and in the correct position.
- Sit comfortably. Do not slouch.
- Wrist and forearm should be in line - not bent or unfolded.
- Sitting at the computer, regularly stretch and move your hands.
- Often get up from the computer.
If the wrist sick
When the pain in the wrist is important to reduce swelling. To do this, you can:
- stop doing what caused the pain;
- keep the arm above;
- apply ice over the towel 15 minutes 4 times a day;
- take non-prescription anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen.
If the first time was ill, do not panic. Usually everything goes in a few days. will need to consult a doctor if pain persists or recurs
If the case in carpal tunnel syndrome, ask your doctor about the brace. This device, which does not allow to bend the wrist. Sometimes it is put on the work, and sometimes - at night.
