Meh!
Since just before Christmas (2008), I’ve had the constant ache and pain in my right-hand shoulder, elbow, forearm and hand caused by a bulging disk between my 6th and 7th vertibrae in my neck.
Millions of people on this planet suffer far worse every single day. So why am I moaning about this?
Well, it does tend to take the edge off general day-to-day activities and limit what I can do to an extent. Therefore, I’m a little worn-down by this constant ache and more recently, pins-and-needles in my right hand.
I’m receiving Physiotherapy, which is having a slightly improving affect on my neck. I’ve had X-Rays and an MRI of the area to confirm the cause of the problem.
How did I get this complaint? Well, the concensus of opinion singles out my laptop PC and my general, poor posture whilst operating said equipment.
The cure? Better posture and avoiding using the laptop whilst it is balanced on my thighs in airports and out of the office. This will take quite a long time, I am told by the consultant treating my condition.
The moral, ‘Take better care of yourself”. This is the one and only body that you have and it has got to get you to the end without totally breaking down. So, eat better, exercise, practice good posture, take regular breaks from working on the PC and generally be aware of the limitations of our bodies. Workaholicism wll screw-up your life!
had the same problem recently. 3 physio sessions and some daily stretching sorted it along with voltarol gel and tablets – the latter two really worked for me.
J