Good Health Guide - Strain & Tension
Strain and tension
Symptoms
- Drawing, stabbing pain that is aggravated by movement
- Restricted movement in the neck and shoulder area
- Headaches
- Stiffness
Potential causes:
- Stress
- Unilateral strain
- Lack of exercise
- incorrect movements that can cause cramps
- Acute cooling, e.g. through draughts
- Signs of attrition with advancing age
- Unbalanced diet
What you can do yourself
- Correct seating posture helps to prevent strain and tension: keep your arms and legs at a right angle
- Use the full seat of your chair so that two-thirds of the thighs are supported
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