Computer work has become the backbone of most of our daily lives. But with its rise in the workplace, there has been a concurrent increase in injuries associated with repetitive computer work, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury. Incorrect usage of a keyboard or a mouse can be the culprit, since unnatural…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Risky Jobs
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS, is one of many “repetitive strain injuries” or RSI’s and it’s one of the most common work place injuries that we treat at my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA. The term “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” was first used in 1939 and since the 1950’s, this disabling overuse injury to the hand…
Rocktape The Key To Healing Your Next Sports Injury
In my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA, we treat a large number of sports injuries. One of the newest ways we help speed up the healing process and improve an athletes performance is with a sports tape called Rocktape. Rocktape is a brand of kinesiotape that is soft, flexible, stretchable tape used to promote healing…
Sports Injuries 101
Participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health. Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits. Unfortunately, injuries during participation in sports are all too common and one of most common injuries we treat at my chiropractic in Springfield, VA. Often, these injuries occur…
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? How To Treat It
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of a repetitive use injury caused when the median nerve, which originates in the neck, travels down the arm and crosses the wrist, gets compressed from repeated use of the hands. Often people who work on a computer get carpal tunnel syndrome, but it can also be caused by…