Eric Barkley, a software engineer with Computer Sciences in Los Angeles, never even has to think twice when asked to work overtime. Even in his off-hours -- whether at home or work -- the affable 40-year-old can most often be found in his favorite spot: smack in front of a glowing computer screen. But like many other programmers, Barkley has suffered the consequences of his long-standing love affa...

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Working at a desk shouldn't be physically demanding. So why do so many office workers go home sore and exhausted? If your job is wearing you out, it's time to take a close look at your workspace. Your chair, desk, computer monitor, or something else could be working against you. With just a few adjustments, you can relieve your pain and increase your comfort. How much do you know about ergonomic -...

• Chris Woolston, M.S.
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• March 11, 2013
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• • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Muscle Problems Occupational Health

You're working away on your computer, but lately you've been plagued by numbness and tingling in your fingers and wrist. You've felt more than an occasional sharp pain, and more puzzling, you've been waking up at night with a "pins and needles" sensation in one hand. There might be other explanations, but the symptoms suggest you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?...

• Deepi Brar, M.S.
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• March 11, 2013
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• • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diseases &, Conditions: Misc. Occupational Health