A few things.
First, double check the chair and desk setups, to make sure you've got good
support and are sitting correctly. I would bet that your monitor isn't in
the right place. Most of the suggestions for combating carpal tunnel apply
here.
Second, switch to the "natural" style keyboards (I'm partial to the
Microsoft Natural Pro, but the Natural Elite isn't bad), and you might want
to consider a trackball instead of a mouse (I love the Logitech Trackman
Wheel that I have). I've been using both for about 2 months and have less
arm/wrist problems, which in turn affects your shoulders and neck.
Third, review your chiropractor - if he/she did not take any X-Rays, or if
he/she made you stand on a pair of scales (to see if you have uneven weight
distribution), find a different chiropractor. I would suggest looking for
one who has extensive background in sports medicine.
Fourth, change your work habits slightly. Take short breaks every 30-45
minutes, even to just get up, walk around for 1 minute, and sit down again.
Fifth, look at your bed - change the number of pillows (probably need less)
or look at using an orthopedic pillow. The problem might not be work, but
the different posture at work might bring out the symptoms that aren't
apparent when you're at home drinking beer and eating Cheetos on the couch.
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Roger D. Seielstad - MCSE MCT
Senior Network Administrator
Peregrine Systems
Atlanta, GA
http://www.peregrine.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Green [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 11:10 AM
> To: NT System Admin Issues
> Subject: OT: chronic problems
>
>
> Anyone know how to shake the chronic neck discomfort? It's my job to
> sit here, write code and administer this network, yet the
> neck/shoulder
> discomfort has been with me for 10 months, and seems to get better on
> the weekends (when I'm not working), then Monday afternoon and Tuesday
> it starts back up again. I've changed everything from desks
> to chairs.
> I even stretch all the time. Doesn't help. Been to chiropractic for
> the last 4 months, message therapy, physical therapy for 3 months,
> acupuncture for crying out loud, and nothing helps. Yes, I
> get plenty
> of exercise, I'm on a summer league baseball team.. Even had
> an MRI and
> they told me everything was fine. Only way I can get it to
> feel better,
> is if I'm not working. But I have to make a living somehow
> eh? College
> students need all the bee...... money they can get =) 21
> years old is
> too young for this crap. Am I just allergic to work?
>
> Anyone? Please? For the love of god? .. Figured I would ask here
> since back/neck/shoulder problems are no stranger to people in the IT
> industry :)
>
>
> Paul
>
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