http://www.rsi-relief.com/2006/06/avoiding-rsi-at-google/ Repetitive Strain Injury Prevention, Support, & Recovery Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:30:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://www.rsi-relief.com/2006/06/avoiding-rsi-at-google/#comment-40 Rsi oefentherapeut Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:46:33 +0000 http://www.rsi-relief.com/blog/archives/2006/05/avoiding-rsi-at-google/#comment-40 Dr. Razavi summed it up very well, although it all might not be enough. Dr. Razavi summed it up very well, although it all might not be enough.

]]> http://www.rsi-relief.com/2006/06/avoiding-rsi-at-google/#comment-39 Dr. Eben Davis Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:08:03 +0000 http://www.rsi-relief.com/blog/archives/2006/05/avoiding-rsi-at-google/#comment-39 I think all the things that Dr. Razavi noted are correct. In addition, I have found that using a cervical pillow will also help to reduce stress on the cervical spine, which is where the nerves exit that innervate or control the upper extremities. This could fall under the "posture" category. A cervical pillow is easy to find. They range in price from $20-$100 dollars depending on the type. A more expensive pillow would have memory foam that would enable it to conform to any head size, then regain it's original shape when not in use. It's best to go to a store that has a variety so you can try them out before you buy them. You should only be sleeping on your back (with a pillow under your knees) or on your side (with a pillow between your knees). You should never be on your stomach because you have to have your head turned to breath. This creates stress on the neck muscles and flattens the cervical spine, potentially interfering with normal biomechanics and structural integrity. I think all the things that Dr. Razavi noted are correct. In addition, I have found that using a cervical pillow will also help to reduce stress on the cervical spine, which is where the nerves exit that innervate or control the upper extremities. This could fall under the “posture” category. A cervical pillow is easy to find. They range in price from $20-$100 dollars depending on the type. A more expensive pillow would have memory foam that would enable it to conform to any head size, then regain it’s original shape when not in use. It’s best to go to a store that has a variety so you can try them out before you buy them. You should only be sleeping on your back (with a pillow under your knees) or on your side (with a pillow between your knees). You should never be on your stomach because you have to have your head turned to breath. This creates stress on the neck muscles and flattens the cervical spine, potentially interfering with normal biomechanics and structural integrity.

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