What Musculoskeletal Disorders Should You Be Wary Of?

Are you spending many hours each day stationary in front of your computer? Do you find yourself sedentary while working or even during your personal leisure time? Remember to maintain high levels of physical activity as otherwise, you may be suffering from musculoskeletal disorders in the future.

Musculoskeletal health disorders are becoming more and more common in today’s screen-focused climate, and there are a particular few you should be wary of. We’ll detail these for you below in this blog.

Epicondylitis

Epicondylitis or more commonly referred to as golfer’s elbow is a type of tendonitis which is experienced in the elbow. It is located in the tendons connecting the bony part of the elbow to the forearm muscle, and can cause individuals to feel pain, irritation or general discomfort around the affected area. Individuals who constantly use their arms or elbow (or place repeated stress onto them) should be wary of developing epicondylitis in the future.

Tension neck syndrome

As the name implies, tension neck syndrome is experienced in the neck. Those who suffer from tension neck syndrome may feel pain, tenderness and/or stiffness in their neck. In more serious cases, tension neck syndrome may also cause individuals to become fatigued or suffer from headaches. In order to diagnose tension neck syndrome and treat it with directed stretches, individuals should visit a professional health practitioner.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is common amongst individuals who use their fingers and hands frequently in a stationary position (for example when typing or playing an instrument). Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the medium nerve along the hand and wrist, which consequently results in numbness, tingling and/or weakness in the fingers, hands and arms. If you are constantly typing without rest, or are generally using your hands for a long period of time in a stationary position, make sure to take the necessary precautions to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome from developing.

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