Computer users consistently perform tens to hundreds of thousands of keystrokes daily. This usage, along with improper sitting postures, repetitive movements, and muscle strain, may cause problems in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. If a person excessively uses the computer throughout the day, it is advisable to consult experts to improve sitting postures in work and home environments and to adopt methods that reduce the risk of injuries to the hands, arms, shoulders, neck, and back.
This situation leads to repetitive injuries that may worsen over time and can develop rapidly if a person spends long hours sitting in front of a computer at home or work. Symptoms resulting from computer use can include: numbness in the fingers, pain in the wrists, lower back pain, and eye strain (redness, dryness, discomfort, temporary blurred vision, and headaches). General pain and discomfort may also occur in the neck, shoulders, arms, back, thighs, and lower legs, or there may be persistent pain and discomfort in muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues, all of which fall under the category of injuries caused by repetitive strain.
Guidelines to Reduce the Risk of Excessive Computer Use:
- Correct use of the device in the workspace.
- Sitting in a proper posture when using the keyboard and following health guidelines.
- Taking frequent breaks.
