Do you find yourself slouching frequently, especially at work? Do you have to performmany tasks with your hands and arms that are the same over and over? The way you sit, stand, and hold your arms has a lot to do with the strain on your joints. For example, if you sit slouched at a computer, this puts your shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands at very bad angles. With typing for hours a day, this repetitive task in mostly one direction causes muscle imbalance, tightness in joints, and inflammation. Reduce repetitive tasks Think howmany hundreds or thousands of times a day your finger, wrist, and elbow joints move. Imagine the typing, taping, gripping, lifting, and twisting actions all of these joints undertake. Many painful conditions such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel, and arthritis are a result of repetitive rountine daily tasks that cause too much wear and tear on your body. We all have work and daily activities to accomplish, but knowing how tomodify them to reduce the strain on your joints, is what our therapists can teach you. Step 1: Improve your posture
1.When standing or sitting, try tomaintain a tall posture. This brings your spine and center of gravity into a natural position that allows your shoulders and arms to move more freely. Imagine a string gently pulling you upwards through the top of your head. 2.Avoid sitting for longperiods. Get upand move around during the day at work or at home. Try to move out of a seated position at least every 30 minutes and stretch your hands. 3.Be aware of the position of your elbows when you are at a computer or using a device. Ideally you should have a 90 degree angle or less in your elbow bend.
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