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Health Tip: Symptoms of Computer Strain
Signs that you may have an injury
Tue Jun 03, 2008, 09:00
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(HealthDay News) -- Frequent computer use -- especially when it involves poor posture or keystroke repetition -- can damage nerves, muscles, tendons or ligaments.
Here are common symptoms of computer-related injury, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:
- Numbness of the fingers.
- Pain or soreness in the lower back, neck, shoulders or wrists.
- Headache.
- Dryness, redness and soreness of the eyes, or blurred vision.
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