If you regularly use a personal computer, at home or work, you may not realize the effect long periods using a computer can have on our bodies. For most of us problems like repetitive strain injury (RSI) and carpal tunnel are not things we need to worry about, but at the end of the day how many of us have a sore back, sharp pain in our shoulders, or blurry vision? You may not even realize that these could be caused by long periods or computer use, or that they can easily be prevented.
Working at a computer may not seem like strenuous activity, but sitting in an unsupported position or slouching, can lead to aches and pains annoying. How often do you find yourself hunching your shoulders and leaning on your> desk? Not only does this put strain on your shoulders and back, it also brings your eyes to close to the screen, which can lead to tired eyes. Maybe at home you sit on the sofa with a laptop on your knees, or on a coffee table, either way the computer is unlikely to be at a height to encourage good posture.
One solution can be to invest in an ergonomic desk, chair and computer accessories, though these are often prohibitively expensive. And of course this will not help if we want to sit in the comfort of our homes and surf the Internet and reply to emails. One simple solution, that we can all do, is to take regular rest breaks from our computer activity. As little as five minutes in every hour of computer use to take the time to rest our eyes and stretch our muscles can help relieve the discomfort that comes from the immobility and poor posture.
Maybe it is your eyes that are causing you problems. If you suffer from dry, scratchy eyes, or if you are aware of a burning sensation in your eyes towards the end of the day, these can all be symptoms of eyestrain. Eyestrain is caused by staring at a fixed object for long periods of time with out a break, lowering our blink rate and putting strain on the muscles that control our eyes. Even using the computer in the evening, after a days work, as part of leisure time can put tired eyes under more strain. Taking a couple of seconds to simply look away from the screen at a distant object, or closing your eyes torest them can ease the symptoms eyestrain.
Taking time away from any repetitive activity, allows our bodies and muscles to recover and rest, and working at a computer is no different. Using a piece of software to remind us to take a rest break from our computers is a great way to improve our computer habits. Take the time to correct your posture, walk, go to have a drink or just rest your eyes and you will soon be feeling the benefits both mentally and physically.
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