08 Jan 2019
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Computer Posture Can Lead to Back Pain

Chronic Pain Conditions, Lifestyle Tips for Chronic Pain, Therapies & Treatments, , , , ,
Bad Computer Posture Leads to Back Pain Poor computer posture can lead to neck and back pain. Long hours of staring into a computer screen (or even phone screen) can cause stiff neck or back pain. It’s a subconscious thing we do to get a closer look at our screens, and because we don’t know we’re doing it we don’t realize how bad our computer posture is or what it’s doing to our spines. (I keep correcting my posture as a type this) This head-forward computer posture compresses our neck leading to poor concentration, fatigue, headaches, and muscle tension in…
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10 Sep 2018
By webadmin@macmdaz.com

10 Tips for Posture and Ergonomics

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Everyday habits, like prolonged sitting or standing, staring at screens, carrying heavy bags on the same shoulder, driving, or even sleeping; can over time may cause poor posture. Poor posture can become second nature, creating and aggravating back and neck pain. On a positive note, you can control and even changed the main variables affecting posture and ergonomics causing back and neck pain. Ten Tips for Improving Posture and Ergonomics The following guidelines suggest several ways to improve posture and ergonomics, especially for people who work sitting in an office chair for most of the day. Identify the warning signs…
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