Better Ergonomics

Ergonomics, ergonomics, ergonomics – it is all that we hear.  For good reason too!

Today’s workers spend more and more time sitting at computer terminals.  We try to find comfortable positions at our home and work office stations but these positions are deceitful. 

Regardless of my chiropractic education, without the help of a few ergonomic devices, I end up slouching over my computer.

Approximately ten years ago, I started working on the development of an ergonomic apparatus that eventually would be known as the Ergo Nav.  This device was 100% inspired by my treatment of patients who were suffering from computer related ailments and syndromes.

I began to notice a pattern amongst my patients who complained of computer related neck pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain and hand pain. 

First of all, they typically carried worse symptoms on their dominant sides.  Right handed folks had more severe symptoms on the right and lefties were worse on the left. 

A second prevalent characteristic among these patients was the intense and often unbearable increase in their symptoms when they were using the computer mouse.

Almost all of my patients who suffered from some sort of neck, back or upper extremity complaint that was secondary to computer use complained that reaching to the desk for the mouse greatly exacerbated their pain!

One of the things that I tell my patients is that when they are in pain, regardless if it is neck pain, back pain or pain in some other joint, to pay attention to the activities that make the pain worse.  This is good information to know because barring some significant injury; most of the time pain is the end result of some ongoing low level aggravation that more often than not goes un-noticed.    Once you are in pain, the activities that have silently contributed to your current symptoms will be the activities that now noticeably cause your current symptoms to worsen.

The ongoing painful stress of reaching for the mouse is what led to the idea behind the Ergo Nav.  The Ergo Nav was designed to be an inexpensive, adjustable and functional mouse platform that would allow a computer operator to operate the mouse in a comfortable, ergonomically friendly position.

By eliminating the need to reach for the mouse a large amount of stress can be eliminated reducing the chances of injury.

Visit our Ergo Nav Website to learn more or Buy Ergo Nav

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Dr. Steve Jones (619) 280-0554
10393 San Diego Mission Rd Suite 130,
San Diego.
CA. 92108 

Pinched Nerves Treatment in San Diego

Pinched Nerves in San Diego

You are on my last nerve!

When I was a kid my mom probably said that to me a hundred times.  Now my patients in my San Diego chiropractic office complain of other types of nerve issues.   Sometimes, pinched nerves accompany neck pain, back pain and headaches.

Pinched nerves always result in pain traveling down either an arm or a leg resulting in what is called radiating pain.  Many patients come to my San Diego chiropractic office complaining of a pinched nerve but my exam reveals simple neck pain or back pain. 

There are many causes of pinched nerves.  One of the worst scenarios involves a herniated disc in the spine that is putting pressure on the nerve.  Herniated discs don’t always mean that surgery is required but it usually results in stretched out, more intensive treatment plans. 

One of the more common causes of pinched nerves results from irritated and inflamed joints in the spine.  Poor lifting habits, awkward sleeping positions, poor posture and many other aggravating activities can inflame the ligamentous capsule that surrounds the joint.  As the capsule swells, it cause local muscle spasm and can cause compression or pinching of the nerve.

Like I wrote earlier in the article, pinching of the nerve causes radiating pain that travels down the leg, into an arm, down the back or sometimes up to the back of the head.  Either way, pinched nerves can make you absolutely miserable.

There are several things that you can do for a pinched nerve at home.  To begin with, pinched nerves almost always involve inflammation and swelling.  By applying ice packs to painful areas you can reduce the inflammation and relieve some of the pain.  In addtion to ice pack use, you have to acknowledge and respect your pain.  That means rest as much as you can – working through pain rarely works out well for the patient.  Try your best to stay out of painful positions and don’t “test” it. 

Chiropractic treatment is very effective at relieving the symptoms of a pinched nerve.  Instead of masking the pain with drugs, chiropractic care improves the mechanics of the joint which helps relieve the pain and improve your range of motion.  


Writers Bio


Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.

Dr. Jones is accepting new patients and would be happy to consult with you regarding your chiropractic needs. www.JonesPainRelief.com


Call Steve Jones at his San Diego Chiropractic Clinic

(619) 280 0554

Dr. Steve Jones (619) 280-0554
10393 San Diego Mission Rd Suite 130,
San Diego.
CA. 92108 

www.jonespainrelief.com

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