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Search           Site Map >> FAQ What is ergonomics? Do ergonomic products prevent repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, and neck pain? Why do my hands hurt from typing at a computer? How can I tell if I have CTS? I’m okay when I start work. As the day progresses, my wrists and hands start to swell. Why is that? My job description is solely to sit in front of a computer and type all day. What can I do to avoid Repetitive Stress Injuries to my wrists and hands? Why does my Thumb bother me when I tap the space bar on the computer keyboard? Is it important to have your arms properly supported while typing? My head and shoulders are usually slouched forward. Could this be the reason why I get neck and shoulder pain? I used to only have neck pain. Now I am experiencing pain down my arms. Why is this happening? I frequently experience headaches during and after working at my computer. Why does this occur? Is it okay to have my computer monitor off to my left side? If I maintain perfect posture all day will my aches and pains go away? Why is good posture important during work? I have the perfect chair to sit in, yet I still get muscle aches and pains. How should I sit while working? I just started sitting with better posture and my muscles now hurt. Why is this? What can I do to prevent my back from hurting after sitting for long periods of time? I tend to slouch when I sit. Can this posture hurt my lower back? What is the best way to relax the muscles of my lower back after a long, hard day’s work? After looking at a computer screen my eyes start to hurt. What can I do to prevent this pain? Why is proper computer workstation set-up important for preventing work injuries? My body is not in any great pain after working at a computer for the last five years. Why should I change my work habits now? Are exercises important during a workday? I don’t have time to go to the gym. Are there any exercises I can perform at work? Is proper nutrition important to avoid aches and pains? I smoke frequently. Can this affect the endurance of my muscles? I find computer work very stressful. Can this be causing the muscle knots in my neck? Why do my muscles occasionally go into muscle spasm? © 2012 International Human Factors Consulting. All Rights Reserved. Message to WebMaster | Last Update : January 30 2012