Health Q&A: Repetitive Strain Injury
I have suffered from RSI (repetitive strain injury) in my neck, right arm and hand for years. Thanks to physiotherapy, yoga and better working practices the condition is now largely under control but I still have tingling sensations in my arm on occasion. Should I be worried?
THE CHIROPRACTOR Dominic Cheetham
A tingling sensation in hands and fingers is a common symptom of carpel tunnel syndrome, a result of pressure on the nerve in the tunnel of the base of the palm. Sitting in the same position for too long can cause it. Stretches will help to relieve the symptoms of typing-related RSI – ask a chiropractor to show you some. They should be performed several times a day (during breaks, for example)
THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST Will Pressley
It is not unusual for a tingling sensation to persist after the pain from a neck injury has settled. It may be the case that you are still occasionally holding your neck or shoulder in a position that causes pressure on the nerve, the likely cause of the tingling. Keep a record of when you feel the symptoms and discuss with your physiotherapist. It could be down to simple problems like always talking to a colleague on the same side
The GP Margaret Aitken
Tingling sensations usually occur because of irritation or compression of a nerve. As your arm and hand are involved it could be that the nerve irritation is coming from the nerve root in your neck. This can happen if there is degenerative change (wear and tear) of the bones in the neck. The fact that the sensation comes and goes is reassuring. If you develop constant numbness or weakness you should seek medical advice
Always consult a medical practitioner if your symptoms persist.
source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthadvice/9084742/Health-QandA-Repetitive-Strain-Injury.html
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