Laptops: a pain in the neck?

October 11, 2011
Filed under Health

 Being at Moreau, we all have learned how important our Macbooks are. Without them, things like doing homework and visiting social networking sites on the go would be nonexistant. But even though our laptops are useful tools, they may not be so good for our health.

According to Daily Mail Online, millions of people complain about back and shoulder problems related to laptops, in part due to the large increase in laptops beings sold. For students like us, who use laptops daily, this problem is very relevant.

Even freshman are now having to deal with pain in their upper body. “I use my laptop the whole day,” freshman Adrienne Gamillas said. “I usually get pain in the shoulders and around my neck.”

The position in which we use our laptops is very important as well. If you have ever used your laptop for a long time, you may have noticed your upper body becoming stiff.

“When I use my laptop and lay down for too long, I get really bad pain in my shoulders,” senior Francis Delfino said. Like many of us, Delfino feels the strain of putting our body in an awkward position.

So what can we do to help solve this problem? According to NHS.com, investing in good posture is one solution. Having good posture is a great way to begin relieving stress on the shoulders and back.

Next time you’re using your laptop, be mindful of how you are positioned. “If your back begins to hurt, then just switch your position,” senior Kristine Herce said.

A little common sense can relieve you from a lifetime of aches, pains, and expensive doctors visits.