“How can i reduce my shoulder pain that arises due to long hours of working on the computer?”
I have a job that requires me to sit on the computer for almost 20 hours. I have been suffering from a shoulder pain that extends down up to my elbow. I think it is because of my work style. What can i do to reduce this pain?
4 Answers
You have to do shoulder roll exercises every hour for 5 minutes.
That’s a very tough question. If you do anything for 20 hours, you’re gonna find it hard to get relief in problem areas. Best thing to do is to find the best ergonomic position you can. Also, change positions often like with a stand up desk. This may help. If, again, you do anything for 20 hours a day, your problem areas are gonna hurt.
Dear Patient,
The best is to get a diagnosis of the cause of the pain. There are multiple causes of shoulder pain, which could include:
1. Shoulder arthritis
2. Muscle spasm in the neck or referred pain from the neck muscles (arthritis or neuralgia from cervical nerves)
3. Referred pain from carpal tunnel (at the wrist)
4. Referred pain from cubital tunnel (ulnar nerve compression) at the elbow
5. Upper arm muscle spasm or nerve encroachment
In general, ice, rest, and stretching of strained muscles plus NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aleve, etc.), if no Gc of kidney problems or stomach ulcers/gastritis.
Icing muscles after long work hours and heat with stretching before use can be of benefit. If it continues, follow up with PCP or orthopedic specialists for more specific diagnostic evaluation.
Good luck,
Dr. W
Get some rest; less than 7 hours of deep sleep can lead to all types of secondary medical issues
The best is to get a diagnosis of the cause of the pain. There are multiple causes of shoulder pain, which could include:
1. Shoulder arthritis
2. Muscle spasm in the neck or referred pain from the neck muscles (arthritis or neuralgia from cervical nerves)
3. Referred pain from carpal tunnel (at the wrist)
4. Referred pain from cubital tunnel (ulnar nerve compression) at the elbow
5. Upper arm muscle spasm or nerve encroachment
In general, ice, rest, and stretching of strained muscles plus NSAIDS (ibuprofen, aleve, etc.), if no Gc of kidney problems or stomach ulcers/gastritis.
Icing muscles after long work hours and heat with stretching before use can be of benefit. If it continues, follow up with PCP or orthopedic specialists for more specific diagnostic evaluation.
Good luck,
Dr. W
Get some rest; less than 7 hours of deep sleep can lead to all types of secondary medical issues
Hold your head straight and tuck your chin back several times, then roll your head and flex and extend the neck. If this is too painful to do on your own, you may want to ask your physician for a physical therapy prescription to help you perform the exercises correctly.
