Do you feel the pain and discomfort after using your computer?

Shoulder and neck pain can make life miserable. Pain in the neck, shoulder, and back is caused by problems with the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments and tendons) and bones. Neck pain causes include whiplash, muscle strain or tension, or injury to the vertebrae. Shoulder pain can have diverse causes such as tendonitis, dislocation, bursitis, rotator cuff injury, or joint injury. A broken collarbone or other broken bones can also cause significant discomfort and pain in the shoulders and neck.

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How to Reduce Computer-Related Neck, Back, Shoulder, Wrist and Arm Pain?

People worldwide have been buying up tablet computers—small, thin devices such as Apple’s iPad–in droves, partly because of their ease of use and portability. However, little is known about the potential for tablet users to experience the same kinds of ergonomic issues that have afflicted desktop computer users for decades, such as head, neck, and wrist pain.

If you feel pain in your neck, back, shoulders, wrists or arms and you believe it is caused by using the computer you are probably right, and you are not alone. Millions of people worldwide are afflicted with various computer-related injuries and conditions which can be downright debilitating if not just a minor annoyance. Computer neck pain and computer back pain are the most common complaints but wrist and hand pain associated with the use of a standard keyboard and mouse is also highly reported and documented. If left untreated, meaning your computing behavior never being modified, what starts as minor wrist or hand pain can lead to a serious Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

"No Pain Computing" is highly sought-after by many but few really go through with what it takes to end the pain. Unfortunately, most of the ergonomic products available for sale that are designed to help alleviate some of the pain and strain associated with daily computing are very expensive, usually outside of the budget of a normal computer user. In addition, most people experience the most pain or discomfort while they are using the computer at their job or work, so it wouldn't make sense to invest hard earned money into furniture and equipment to bring to your job.

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What is the Neutral Neck Position?

Neutral Neck Position:

• When looking at your work, keep your neck in a neutral or aligned position. Position the monitor directly in front of you to avoid turning your neck to the side.
• Position the monitor so that you do not have to bend your neck up or down to see the screen. The top of the screen should be approximately 2-3" below seated eye level.
• Place the monitor at least 20 to 30 inches away from you (slightly more than an arm’s length). Adjust as needed for your visual comfort.
• If you must use a telephone simultaneously with the computer, use a headset. Never try to hold the handset between your shoulder and ear. If you chose to use a telephone handset, position the telephone close to you to avoid over-reaching.

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Why Make Your Laptop Workstation ERGONOMIC?

Why Make Your Laptop Workstation ERGONOMIC?

Because the laptop computer screen and keyboard are connected as one unit, establishing a proper viewing and keyboarding position can be difficult. Incorrect set up creates the potential for developing any of numerous painful and inconvenient computer injuries that are generally referred to by titles of Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI), Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD), and Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

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Do you think correct posture at the computer eliminates discomfort and reduces injuries?

"Picture-perfect" posture can be extremely fatiguing, especially when held for long periods of time. When sitting, the full force of gravity is carried by the upper body and can lead to fatigue, muscle strain, or joint pain.

Prolonged, static postures reduce blood flow and deprive muscles of necessary oxygen and nutrients. Dynamic postures increase blood flow and allow for muscles to have small rest breaks when you work. Change your position frequently, and alternate sitting and standing.  For instance, find an elevated worksurface where you can stand and do your paperwork from time to time.

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Good Ergonomic Typing Technique

·         Float your arms above the keyboard and keep your wrist straight when keying.

·         If you use a palmrest, use it to support your palms when pausing, not while keying.

·         Hit the keyboard keys with light force. The average user keys four times harder than necessary.

·         Keep your wrists straight and hands relaxed when using your pointer.

·         Don't hold the pointer with a tight grip or extend fingers above the activation buttons.

·         Avoid moving the pointer with your thumb or wrist. Movement should originate at your shoulder and elbow.

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Avoid overreaching while you use your computer !

•           Keep the mouse and keyboard within close reach.
•           Center the most frequently used section of the keyboard directly in front of you.
•           Center the monitor in front of you at arm's length distance and position the top of the monitor 2” to 3” above seated eye level. You should be able to view the screen without turning or tilting your head up or down.
•          Place source documents on a document folder positioned between your monitor and keyboard. If there is not enough space, place documents on an elevated surface close to your screen.