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Blaser said suffers may also experience weakness through the shoulder girdle (between shoulder blades) and the arms. "This is not because of nerve damage, but because the muscles are not in shape to do the job."
Computer work can also lead to vision problems.
Warrenton optometrist Dr. Andrea Wallace said, "Close work will tend to cause eye strain. People who do a lot of data entry have more tendency to become near-sighted."
Workers who wear bifocals or trifocals have special problems. Their lens prescriptions may force them to tilt their heads back and look at their work areas through the bottoms of their glasses. This puts pressure on the neck muscles.
Another cause of cervical strain might surprise some people: driving.
"Seats in cars are part of our work day," Blaser explained. "The steering wheel is your keyboard."
Work-related strains can cause what Blaser described as a "pain spasm cycle."
She said, "The muscles tighten up to guard against the pain. That decreases the circulation, which in turn increases your pain."
Make it go away!
Work-related ailments can often be alleviated or eliminated by a change in habits.
For instance, cashiers and others who stand all day can relieve their
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