REPETITIVE STRESS INJURY . . . OUCH!!! - Part 1

Texting thumb, Mousing elbow, Guitar Hero wrist -- these syndromes can cause debilitating problems.  Performing a repetitive movement like clicking a mouse may cause microscopic tears in tendons, muscles, and other soft tissues.  Without adequate time to rest and repair themselves, these tears can become inflamed, and the gradual accumulation of such microtraumas can lead to the ailment known as repetitive stress injury.  A single mouse-click isn't stressful, but clicking a mouse for hours -- particularly when you are sitting with poor posture -- can result in the pain, tingling, and numbness characteristic of a repetitive stress injury.
Source: Yoga Journal

Next month: Tips for preventing and relieving repetitive stress injury . . .


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