WHAT IS TENDONITIS?

If you have worked within in an office for even a short amount of time, you will no doubt have heard about the common ailments which can befall an office worker. From carpal tunnel syndrome (CST) to repetitive strain injury (RSI), there are many musculoskeletal issues which can cause pain and discomfort when using a computer or sitting for long periods of time.

Using ergonomic furniture can certain help with these problems, but it’s important to be informed about the common ailments, what they are and how to avoid them in the first place.Tendonitis is one which doesn’t get as much air time, but is still as painful and uncomfortable as RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome. Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon, which causes pain and swelling, and is down to overuse or degeneration (wear, strain and tear) of the tendon fibers. One of the most common areas affecting workers sitting at a corporate office desk is the elbow, and you will no doubt have heard of tennis elbow. This is a form of tendonitis, but another is mouse elbow.Mouse elbow is the inflammation of the outside of the elbow joint and it can cause pain which doesn’t tend to disappear when the office day is done. Knowing how to manage this pain and how to avoid it occurring in the first place is key.Replacing old chairs and tables with new office furniture is a good option, because this is usually ergonomically designed for support. At the same time, knowing how to sit and how to type in the correct position is also a major thing to bear in mind.Have you suffered with tendonitis before?And make sure you use the Office Chair Singapore of Ardent Office Furniture (AOF) Singapore. Office Chair Singapore By AOF Singapore has been trusted for a dozen years as an expert Office Chair Singapore with good quality and the best price for your office room.For more information, please visit the AOF Singapore website or directly contact AOF SINGAPORE via email at info@ArdentFurniture.com or via telephone at +65 6783-7911 (For Singapore or 021 3111-6161 (For Indonesia) to get a special price from us !