Pain with no gainNieves Barreda

Maria Gabriela RivasOmar Molina

Patricia Diquez

Origins of the phrase“Pain with no gain” is an adaptation of the phrase “No pain, No gain”, and according to some opinions, it means:

That quote originated about 10 years ago from the website Despair.org. It featured anti-motivational posters that looked like the ones you hang in the office. This one particular poster showed a boxer being punched in the face with the word "Agony" below it. At the very bottom it read "Not all pain is gain".

"No pain no gain" suggesting that pain=gain. "Not all pain is gain" means pain doesn‘t always result in gain

“without pain you get nothing (no pain no gain)though you are working hard, every time it is not sure you may success or fail.. that is why not all pain is gain”

“Pain sometimes makes you stronger. but sometimes actually HURTS you.”

“Good pain comes from a good work-out by exercising because you're strengthening your body so the temporary pain is worth it. Pain from being sick or having an accident is pain without gaining anything but suffering.”

According to this concept, misuse of work tools, excess of time spent on the work area and bad posture, or a careless attitude towards our health and lifestyle, can result, in Pain without any gain but damaging one’s health.

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)Potentially

debilitating condition resulting from overusing the hands to perform a repetitive task, such as typing, writing, or clicking a mouse

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)The primary risk factors are:

Poor posture, poor technique, and overuse. Using a computer for more than two to four hours a day Having a job that requires constant computer use.Not taking frequent breaks Being loose-jointed Not exercise regularly Working in a high-pressure environment Having arthritis, diabetes, or another serious medical

condition Keeping your fingernails long Having an unhealthy, stressful, or sedentary lifestyle Being overweight

RSI Symptoms Fatigue or lack of endurance Weakness in the hands or

forearms Tingling, numbness, or loss of

sensation Heaviness: hands feeling like

dead weight Clumsiness: keep dropping

things Lack of strength in the hands Lack of control or coordination Chronically cold hands Hypersensitivity Frequent self-massage

(subconsciously) Sympathy pains. Feeling pain

when someone else talks about their hand pain.

RSI RepercussionUnablility to open

doorsUnability to prepare

your own foodUnability to do

laundry, drive, write, type and shake hands.

Limited day-to-day functionality, loss of independence.

RSI PreventionTake breaks when using a computer.Use good posture.Use an ergonomically optimized workstationExercise regularly, including strengthening,

stretching and aerobic exercises.Call instead of typing messages and emails.Move your body to reach a key instead of trying

to reach it harming your hand.Move the entire arm when moving the mouse.When writing, avoid gripping the pen/pencil

tightly.

Stretching and strengtheningWall stretch: great for stretching out the shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand all at once

Doorway: This stretches the Pecs and shoulder.

Stretching and strengthening

Neck Side Extension Neck Rotation

Neck Glide Neck Stretch

Stretching and strengthening

Standing Back Extension The "Dog"

Piriformis Standing Bend Over

ErgonomicsIt’s the study of how

a workplace and the equipment used there can best be designed for comfort, efficiency, safety, and productivity.

Characteristics:

You are able to work longer

Prevents discomfortReduces operating

fatiguePrevents back painMaximizes

productivity

ErgonomicsThings to consider in

your workspace:- Ergonomic chair: keep

in mind it is useless if you slouch.

- Wrist rest: not to be used as cushions while writing but during breaks.

- Alarm clock: set for every 15 minutes and atke a break.

- Ergonomic keyboard: can take the strain off your wrists and fingers.

The most important thing when buying a gadget is using it properly, if not, it could be counterproductive.

Ergonomic Keyboard

ConclusionIn order to avoid injures related with the use of our workplaces, and to follow the recommendations detailed before in this presentation, we must be conscious about our integral health, do outdoor activities, like swimming, running, or so many others that can keep us more relaxed and healthy to face our jobs and obligations.

Pain with No Gain is our worst enemy

Referenceshttp://www.spineabilene.com/educational_

resources/exercise_library.htmlhttp://www.geckil.com/~harvest/rsi/http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind

ex?qid=20090724111617AAi1bK0Ergonomics

http://trubbleshuter.wikispaces.com/ERGOnometry?f=print