Why overuse injuries occur
An injury from using the computer is not as sudden as twisting your ankle or tripping on the sidewalk. These conditions form over long periods of time from repeating the same behaviors over and over again. They are what are known as Repetitive Strain Injuries.
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RSIs are as they sound: damage to the body due to repetitive use or long periods in a fixed position. Have you heard of carpal tunnel? Tennis elbow? Those are two common forms of the many kinds of RSIs. Patients typically feel aching, tingling or pulsing pain in the afflicted area, as well as extremity weakness.
What is innervation?
Innervation means to put nerves into something, in this case muscle fiber.
What is innervation?
Innervation means to put nerves into something, in this case muscle fiber.
What is innervation?
Innervation means to put nerves into something, in this case muscle fiber.
C1, C2, C3, C4:
Innervation: Intracranial blood vessels, eyes, lacrimal gland, parotid gland, scalp, base of scull, neck muscles, diaphragm.
C5, C6, C7, C8
Innervation: Neck muscles, shoulders, elbows, arms, wrists, hands, fingers, esophagus, heart, lungs, chest.
T1, T2, T3, T4
Innervation: Arms, Esophagus, heart, lungs, chest, larynx, trachea.
Wrist, hand and finger numbness or pain, middle back pain, congestion, difficulty breathing, asthma, high blood pressure, heart conditions, bronchitis, pneumonia, gallbladder conditions, jaundice, liver conditions, stomach problems, ulcers, gastritis, kidney problems.
T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10
Innervation: Gallbladder, liver, diaphragm, stomach, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, small intestine, appendix, adrenals.
Wrist, hand and finger numbness or pain, middle back pain, congestion, difficulty breathing, asthma, high blood pressure, heart conditions, bronchitis, pneumonia, gallbladder conditions, jaundice, liver conditions, stomach problems, ulcers, gastritis, kidney problems.
T11
Innervation: Small intestine, colon, uterus.
Wrist, hand and finger numbness or pain, middle back pain, congestion, difficulty breathing, asthma, high blood pressure, heart conditions, bronchitis, pneumonia, gallbladder conditions, jaundice, liver conditions, stomach problems, ulcers, gastritis, kidney problems.
T12
Innervation: Uterus, colon, buttocks.
Wrist, hand and finger numbness or pain, middle back pain, congestion, difficulty breathing, asthma, high blood pressure, heart conditions, bronchitis, pneumonia, gallbladder conditions, jaundice, liver conditions, stomach problems, ulcers, gastritis, kidney problems.
L1, L2, L3, L4, L5
Innervation: Large intestine, buttocks, groin, reproductive organs, colon, thighs, knees, legs, feet.
Constipation, colitis, diarrhea, gas pain, irritable bowl, bladder problems, low back pain, pain or numbness in legs, menstrual problems.
Sacral
Innervation: Buttocks, bladder, prostate gland, legs, ankles, feet, toes, reproductive organs.
Constipation, diarrhea, menstrual problems, lower back pain, bladder problems, pain or numbness in legs.
What is innervation?
Innervation means to put nerves into something, in this case muscle fiber.
Vision:
Our eyes can be damaged from computer overuse as well as our bodies. While the damage to our eyes may be temporary, it does happen. We sat done with Alessandra Conner to talk about the kinds of damage that can occur from technology overuse.
