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TIPS FOR INTERNET ADDICTS
(MENAFN- Arab News) Do you spend a lot of your time on social media Do you enjoy sharing your moments on Instagram and connecting with your friends on Facebook Do you watch more then 10+ videos on YouTube a day
So let's face it. All of us are kind of media socialites and most of us are somehow addicted.
We are connected 24 hours a day 7 days a week through every platform Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Tumblr etc. It is hard to avoid the trap of using and consuming socially driven content in today's society.
This long time we spent on social media may affect our health (necks backs shoulders eyestrain hands and wrists) and too much usage of computers and phone can contribute to obesity and other health problems among the youths. However you can reduce these risks with proper workstation design better posture and good habits.
Here are some problems that most of us if not all are having while spending a lot of time on social media.
Back and neck pain
These kind of pains can be caused or made worse by poor workstation (desk) design bad posture and sitting for long periods of time
Sit at an adjustable desk specially designed for use with computers.
Have the computer screen either at eye level or slightly lower.
Have your keyboard at height that let your elbows rest comfortably at your sides.
Adjust your chair so that your feet rest flat on the floor or use a footstool.
Use an ergonomic chair specially designed to help your spine hold its natural curve while sitting.
Use an ergonomic keyboard so that your hands and wrists are in a more natural position.
Take frequent short break and go for a walk or do stretching exercises at your desk. Stand often.
Shoulder and arm pain
Muscles and tendons can become painful with repetitive movements and awkward postures. This is known as 'overuse injury' and typically occurs in elbow wrist or hand of phone and computer users.
Have your mouse at the same height as your correctly positioned keyboard.
Position the mouse as close as possible to the side of the keyboard.
Use your arm not just your wrist when using the mouse.
Type lightly and gently.
Remove your hands from the keyboard when nor actively typing to let your arms relax.
Eyestrain
Focusing your eyes at the same distance point for long period of time causes fatigue so
Make sure your main source of light (such as a window) is not shining into your face directly onto the computer screen.
Make sure the screen is not too close to your face.
Reduce the contrast and brightness of your screen by adjusting the controls.
Frequently look away from the screen and focus on faraway objects.
Have regular eye examination to check that any blurring headaches and other associated problems are not caused by any underlying disorders.
Courtesy: The Social Clinic
So let's face it. All of us are kind of media socialites and most of us are somehow addicted.
We are connected 24 hours a day 7 days a week through every platform Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Tumblr etc. It is hard to avoid the trap of using and consuming socially driven content in today's society.
This long time we spent on social media may affect our health (necks backs shoulders eyestrain hands and wrists) and too much usage of computers and phone can contribute to obesity and other health problems among the youths. However you can reduce these risks with proper workstation design better posture and good habits.
Here are some problems that most of us if not all are having while spending a lot of time on social media.
Back and neck pain
These kind of pains can be caused or made worse by poor workstation (desk) design bad posture and sitting for long periods of time
Sit at an adjustable desk specially designed for use with computers.
Have the computer screen either at eye level or slightly lower.
Have your keyboard at height that let your elbows rest comfortably at your sides.
Adjust your chair so that your feet rest flat on the floor or use a footstool.
Use an ergonomic chair specially designed to help your spine hold its natural curve while sitting.
Use an ergonomic keyboard so that your hands and wrists are in a more natural position.
Take frequent short break and go for a walk or do stretching exercises at your desk. Stand often.
Shoulder and arm pain
Muscles and tendons can become painful with repetitive movements and awkward postures. This is known as 'overuse injury' and typically occurs in elbow wrist or hand of phone and computer users.
Have your mouse at the same height as your correctly positioned keyboard.
Position the mouse as close as possible to the side of the keyboard.
Use your arm not just your wrist when using the mouse.
Type lightly and gently.
Remove your hands from the keyboard when nor actively typing to let your arms relax.
Eyestrain
Focusing your eyes at the same distance point for long period of time causes fatigue so
Make sure your main source of light (such as a window) is not shining into your face directly onto the computer screen.
Make sure the screen is not too close to your face.
Reduce the contrast and brightness of your screen by adjusting the controls.
Frequently look away from the screen and focus on faraway objects.
Have regular eye examination to check that any blurring headaches and other associated problems are not caused by any underlying disorders.
Courtesy: The Social Clinic
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