hand arm vibration
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Hand arm vibration syndrome is a condition that affects those who have been exposed to long term vibrating machinery, this condition affects the sensory and motor nerves and can cause musculo skeletal problems.
Some of the symptoms include, whitening of the finger tips and fingers when exposed to the cold which is reported to be extremely painful even though the finger feel numb to touch. If exposed for many years the symptoms will usually include a reduction in strength.
If you suffer from hand arm vibration syndrome then there are a few things you can do to ease the pain of recurring attacks, basically when the blood vessels constrict you get an attack so you need to avoid narrowing you blood vessels as much as possible. Cold weather will tighten your blood vessels so wear gloves and try not to have direct contact with cold and wet surfaces or substances. Stop smoking, it stinks and you look an idiot when doing it, plus chemicals in cigarettes are harmful to hand arm vibration syndrome.
Obviously you should stop using vibrating equipment straight away, this will decrease the symptoms but it is unclear whether they will persist with time. If you need more information on hand arm vibration syndrome then you can contact us by telephone or email and one of our vibration experts will be able advise you on the best course of action.