Question
Hi there, I hope you can answer my question. I am 27 years old...my job includes using computer constantly for 8hrs..for past 1 week...i am feeling numbness in my right hand finger tips...especially index finger..my tongue sometimes feel numb too in specific spots...should i be concerned about these symptoms...pls advise..thanks

Answer

Hanna Somatic Educatio Hello, Sara,

I don't know about "concerned"... does it bother you that your tongue gets numb?

Your symptoms indicate muscular contractions forming in your neck, possibly from repetitive use patterns -- causing nerve impingements.

My write-up on whiplash injuries covers neck conditions, in general:
http://www.somatics.com/whiplash.htm

Here's my write up on the method I use to clear up such problems:
http://www.somatics.com/movement.htm

also, a video that shows one application of the techniques:
http://www.somatics.com/emergency_back_care.htm

If you have pain or tension elsewhere, that might be useful information.

regard,
Lawrence Gold