PHYSICAL PAIN while CAD-ing?

CAD users sometimes experience pain while working long hours on their computer. If you are experiencing physical pain/discomfort in your arms, shoulders or wrists while using CAD applications, you may qualify to participate in a San Jose State University ergonomic study looking at potential pain reduction approaches.

The study will include an initial ergonomic assessment, followed by a one-month alternative working approach, and post-ergonomic assessment.

If you are interested in learning more, please post a reply or email the study's Principal Investigator, J. Vansick at snipped-for-privacy@email.sjsu.edu.

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JVansick
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I am glad you mention this...I ve got this dreadful pain just under my wallet...get it with each new SW release....what I have found is that yelling full blooded abuse at an imaginary programmer and waving my arms in large forceful gestures relieves the tension at least temporarily... yours neil

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neil

fyi, there have been so many studies on this it's funny, imho.

It's really just common sense:

  1. Good posture (sit in a upright and comfortable position, don't strain)
  2. Stretch (any repetive and limited operation requires this)
  3. Take breaks (and stretch)
  4. and,.. listen to your body, if it hurts, don't continue doing it or over do it, apply 1, 2 and 3.

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Reply to
Paul Salvador

PRIO glasses did away with ALL of my physical computer pain issues. Highly recommended. See First bought in 1996. If I was famous, they would get a free endorsement from me.

I just got a new pair. Some things to be aware of:

--Most CAD jockeys will want a single-vision lens made to the prescription resulting from the PRIO exam and not the standard multi-vision PRIO lens

--Don't let D.O.C. do the exam

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That70sTick

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