As you probably know from experience, when you’re working on a computer, especially a laptop, eventually your eyes get closer to the screen, your chin juts, your back rounds and your shoulders lift. What you might not know is that this posture overstretches the back muscles and shortens the muscles in front of the body.
Over time, your body memorises this unhealthy collapsed misalignment as its new way of being. It eventually changes the biomechanics of your body. You then will have aches and pain in certain area of your body such as neck pain, headache, upper back pain, mid back pain, wrist pain or even finger pain. These are classified as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD).
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are injuries or disorders of musculoskeletal tissues associated with workplace risk factors and are known by a variety of terms, including cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive strain injuries and overuse injuries.
Neck and upper limb symptoms are frequently reported by computer workers. More than 50% of the computer workers report symptoms in neck, shoulders, arms, wrists or fingers. The damage, repetitive stress injury, can be long lasting and irreversible if left uncorrected.
Research shows that chiropractic adjustment can restore proper joint motion, alignment and muscle tone over your neck and upper back. Over 90% of the population seek chiropractic care for back-related problems. Clinical science provides a body of evidence for the effectiveness of chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain, and headache. In conclusion, we will help you to restore proper balance in your spine!
Tips of the day
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Elevate your computer so the screen is at eye level and slightly tilted.
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Relax your shoulder and make sure your forearms are parallel to the floor, with minimal bend at the wrist.
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Your chair should have backrest and armrest, adjust the height of the chair so that your thighs are parallel to the floor.
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Your feet are parallel to the floor, use a footrest is necessary.
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Use a pillow under a laptop if it’s in your actual lap/set it on a stand that angles the keyboard down toward your hands.
Fixing this posture opens up your lungs, loosen your muscles and boost your energy level, because you’ll be able to breathe better!
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