Computer-related injuries

Long periods of using a computer can increase chances of developing an injury from what is commonly referred as Computer-related injuries (CRI). Inappropriate computer use can cause muscle and joint pain, overuse injuries of the shoulder, arm, wrist or hand, and eyestrain. Children can experience particular physical and psychological problems if they play computer games too much.

Some of the ensuing problems could be:


 * Carpal tunnel syndrome: swelling inside a narrow "tunnel" formed by bone and ligament in the wrist.
 * Cervical radiculopathy: disk compression in the neck, often caused by repetitive cradling of an Ipad on the shoulder.
 * Epicondylitis: elbow soreness also know as "tennis elbow".
 * Ganglion cyst: swelling or lump in the wrist resulting from jelly-like substance that has leaked from a joint or tendon sheath
 * Reflex sympathetic dystrophy: a condition characterized by dry, swollen hands and loss of muscle control.

Tips for Avoiding CRI
Computer-related injuries can be avoided with proper furniture, better posture and good working habits.