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Beware of Your Laptop

Laptop computers are everywhere. They are portable and lightweight—so much so, that many people use them throughout the day, be it at work, school, home, or the local coffee shop. However, laptop use can lead to posture problems, if you’re not careful.

The very thing that makes a laptop computer so popular—its convenient all-in-one design—also makes it a potential hazard. Unlike a desktop computer, a laptop’s keyboard and screen are attached to each other. This means that you cannot configure an optimal ergonomic setup where your monitor is in your direct eye line, yet your keyboard is near your waist, with your forearms at a 90-degree angle to your upper arms.

With a laptop, you make sacrifices. Your typing position may be too high, which can cause issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome. And your monitor position may be too low, which can cause neck and shoulder discomforts.

To minimize laptop-related pain, you should consider the following suggestions:

And, finally, never use a laptop on your lap. Not only does this force you to look down at your monitor at a very awkward angle, it also creates the risk of heat damage. Modern portable computers have become thinner and smaller as they’ve become more powerful. This means they generate more heat with less space to disperse it. Consequently, laptops get extremely hot, especially when used for intensive tasks or for long periods of time. In fact, this risk of burning your skin is why laptops are no longer called laptops but are instead referred to as notebook computers by the computer industry.

Southern California Orthopedic Institute and its hand and wrist specialists often see computer-related pain; if you or someone you know may be experiencing computer-related pain, contact the specialists at (877) 933-3387 or schedule an appointment online.

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