Carpal Tunnel & Chronic Back Pain - a Thing of the Past with Ergonomics

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Chronic Back Pain - a Thing of the Past

with Ergonomics

09 Jul 2005 Medical News Today

Ergonomics Expert and founder of ErgoPro, Inc Young, is

eliminating Repetitive Stress Injuries, one office worker at a time.

As an Ergonomics Consultant, Young has been commissioned by

such companies as: Exxon/Mobil, Shell Oil, and The Houston Chronicle

to keep their employees more productive and injury free on the job.

The " DIY " - Do It Yourself Network has looked to as their

resident " Ergonomics Expert " helping to re-design a healthier home

office on-camera. Health related radio shows across the United States

have had on as a guest, spreading the word on the tremendous

health benefits of Ergonomics and offering helpful tips to implement

them.

According to Young, " Ergonomics is the study and practice of

creating a workspace that is designed to accommodate the natural

structure and movement of the body. Creating a workspace that fits

you, rather then your body contorting to fit it. It's a healthy

interaction with one's environment. " The results of adhering to these

basic laws of nature are less doctor visits, less pain medication,

less surgery and much more productivity in both one's professional

and personal life. Call it good preventative medicine!

According to statistics recorded by the American Chiropractic

Association, " Thirty-one million Americans have low back pain at any

given time (1). One half of all working Americans admit to having

back symptoms each year (2). One third of all Americans over age 18

had a back problem in the past five years severe enough for them to

seek professional help (3). The cost of this care is estimated to be

a staggering $50 Billion yearly--and that's just for the more easily

identified costs! "

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA), " Repetitive strain injuries are the

nations' most common and costly occupational health problem,

affecting hundreds of thousands of American workers, and costing more

than $20 billion a year in workers compensation. " Musculoskeletal

disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome, are among the most

prevalent medical conditions in the U.S., affecting 7% of the

population. They account for 14% of physician visits and 19% of

hospital stays. Approximately 260,000 carpal tunnel release

operations are performed each year, with 47% of the cases considered

to be work related. -National Center for Health Statistics.

These grim health statistics are good for the wallets of physicians

and pharmaceutical companies who thrive off of damage control

treatments such as medication and surgery. But they are not very good

for the individual who is suffering from such ailments.

As an emerging field, Ergonomics is changing the way people function

in their workspace. This is being accomplished with the help of

properly positioned chairs, computer keyboards and computer screens,

as well as more comfortable computer mice, anti glare computer

screens, proper lighting, and proper desk height. Such products are

available at www.ErgoPro.com as well as Ergonomic consulting with

Young, herself. In addition to providing posture and muscle

friendly products, teaches proper posture, breathing, movement,

and the art of taking breaks to breathe and stretch throughout your

hectic workday.

For more information on Young and ErgoPro, Inc. please visit:

www.ergopro.com