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- From: mrl@nerus.pfc.mit.edu
- Subject: RE: Chiropractic advice
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- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 15:04:00 GMT
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- In a previous article, thagerma@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu" wrote:
- >
- >Since I started spending much of my workday at a desk and/or a pc, I've noticed
- >an increase in neck, shoulder and upper back pain. I've tried stretching
- >exercises at work and they do provide some short-term relief...but I still ache
- >at the end of the day.
- >
- >I am considering chiropractic care. A co-worker gave me a gift certificate for
- >a visit to her doctor, so there won't be any cash at stake for the first visit.
-
- Chiropractic care is find if you have a real physical problem. However, it
- may be that you simply do not have the proper position for sitting/using a pc.
- Is the middle of your terminal approximately at eye level (or slightly below) ?
- I find this very important to avoid neck pain and upper back/shoulder problems,
- which I used to have before I raised it. Even just a few inches makes a big
- difference for me, since I do computer work all day. Also, using arm rests can
- sometimes help also when typing. And of course a lumbar support should be
- used, or a chair that has good support in that area. A good chiropractor will
- mention all these thing to you anyway.
-
-
- Mark London
- MRL@NERUS.PFC.MIT.EDU
-