How to get relief from computer related strains

[Cyk]

Working on screen long hours is tiring for the sight, even if it varies from person to person.

Here are some tips that can help reduce eye strain:

• Increase the refresh rate of your screen. 60 Hz is insufficient. Try at least 75 Hz or more if your screen supports it, even down in resolution (1024x768 or 800x600 instead of 1280x1024). Some people are more sensitive than others to the frequency scanning, but even if you do not see it, this fatigue your eyes.
• Regularly watch distant objects for a few seconds (10 to 30 seconds). This helps relax the muscles of your eyes, requested by the accommodation to nearby objects (screen). Also coffee breaks.
• Arrange (if possible) your job to avoid glare on the screen (for example, not working back to a window). If there is sun on the screen, claiming stores.
• There are glasses "user screen" non-refundable - the glasses are already so low
• The filter screens may be the solution. Some companies specialize in quality products. Note that the glass / plastic smoked reduce the contrasts and are highly reflective and the filters are meshed of moire on screen (painful).
• If you have an LCD screen (or TFT), especially sure to go well in the resolution that matches the screen.
• Set the vertical orientation of the screen and height of your seat for a look slightly down, especially if you wear lenses. Do not work with the screen on the side, too high or too low. (If you keep several hours the head turned to the right is evil neck and probably also ensured the evil of the skull.)
• Avoid taking too small fonts. Reduce the resolution or increase the font size to have something readable.
• If you have to read lengthy texts on the screen, it is best to choose fonts stick rather than policies wheelbase . Similarly, you can in most browsers force the font to select a police baton (better readability).
• If you are a programmer, there are other policies that best suited Courier.
• In some software, feel free to change the font size (even temporarily) in order not to squinter eyes to decipher the tiny hieroglyphs of some websites.
• In many software (Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, ...), hold down the CTRL key while you roll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out.

Set properly contrast: black must be black (not dark gray). To do this, turn down the brightness of your screen (the little sun).
A totally white page does not dazzle you. To do so, adjust the contrast (halfpipe).
By playing on contrast / brightness, you should get something correct (try different settings).

[ThoMas321]

Eyestrain

Eyestrain occurs when your eyes get tired from intense use, such as driving a car for extended periods, reading or working at the computer.

Although eyestrain can be annoying, it usually isn't serious and goes away once you rest your eyes. In some cases, signs and symptoms of eyestrain are a sign of an underlying eye condition that needs treatment. Although you may not be able to change the nature of your job or all the factors that can cause eyestrain, you can take steps to reduce eyestrain.

[opaper]

Many of us work for hours each day in front of displays. It is very important to establish viewing conditions that minimize stress to our eyes. This note presents a number of steps that you can take to assure good monitor viewing conditions. This note does not address the equally important concerns of physical stress.

A number of steps can be taken with your display turned off:

• minimizing reflections,
• controlling ambient light,
• establishing a suitable surround, and
• establishing a comfortable viewing distance.

Other steps are dependent on your display:

• adjusting Brightness,
• adjusting Contrast, and
• on a color CRT, adjusting convergence.

The principles explained here can be applied to improve the picture quality of computer displays and television monitors and receivers

For more knowledge see here : http://www.poynton.com/notes/reducin...ain/index.html

[Nikita.P]

If you have back pain, then it’s possible you’ve strained your back. Knowing what a strain is, and what causes painful back spasms is very important because there can be many reasons for that ache in your back. There are some common causes of back strains, so read on to learn what they are, and what you can do to prevent pain in your back.

Most minor back pain is the result of unintentional accidents. There are more serious chronic diseases like osteoarthritis and lupus that can cause muscle inflammation and damage. Estimates in the U.S. are that 70 billion dollars per year are spent on some type of back pain relief. From over the counter back pain medications in pill form to surgery for relief of back pain, it ranks second behind headaches as a common aliment for the average person. A lot of the back pain that you’re experiencing might be because you’re not taking care of your back.

Back pain from strains doesn’t have to come from serious accidents like a car wreck. Any sudden movement in the wrong way can twist your muscles causing a strain and spasms. Simple activities like bending over to pick an item off the floor or even throwing a ball can cause a strain, and painful muscle spasms. Another back pain cause is picking up heavy objects from the floor, or from overhead.

To keep back pain at a minimum when bending down, always use the knees to squat down, and your upper leg muscles to lift and pull up any object you’re lifting. Always keep your butt muscles under your body. By doing so, it’ll help you use them in lifting and pushing upward. Anytime your bottom is not directly underneath your when squatting and pushing upward, it’ll thrown your back out and hurt the muscles. If reaching overhead don’t handle objects of to much weight. If you do, you’ll strain the muscles from over reaching, and the weight will compress the spine and muscle leading to possibly a serious strain on a muscle.

There are other ways you can cause muscle damage, too. The over use of muscles, holding a position to long with a heavy object in hand, and repetitive movement of the muscles in your back can cause a muscle strain. A preventive measure to guard against muscle strain is to break your workload up, and to warm up before you begin work. In fact, before you begin any type of physical job or exercise routine, always warm up with a gentle stretching of the back. If you’re holding a position to long, set down the object and switch to another group of muscles to help relieve the pressure and strain on your back. Your muscles that are not worked on a regular basis can become strained too. You’ll need to exercise routinely to have strong muscles in the back.

Finally, muscle strain in the back can be caused by poor posture. Poor posture really puts pressure on the back, and pain is most often noticed in the lower back area. If you’ve got poor posture the pain is usually because the spine and the muscles are stretched beyond its normal range. The muscles, ligaments and disks in your spine if you have swayback, are pushed excessively inward at the lower back. Pain is felt in the lower back with swayback. A flattened back is another posture no-no. If your pelvis is tilted to far toward the back, all the muscles and the supporting structure of the ligaments are stretched, and it will cause pain. Rounded shoulders are the result of having poor supporting chest muscles, and upper back strength. Rolling your head to far forward can cause havoc on your back and radiate pain in the back too. By rolling your head too far forward, your esophagus and diaphragm are compressed. This prevents any oxygen from getting to your muscles. Your body needs oxygen to keep muscles supple and not tense. A vicious circle of bad posture and lack of oxygen to your muscles will make them tense, and cause back pain. Use corrective exercises to make your back strong, and incorporate good posture. You’ll not have to worry about straining your muscles and be pain free if you do.

Source: solveyourproblem.com

[gabrieljosh]

Just wanna share this... Shoulder and Back Pain are common because these areas are vulnerable to injury, such as sprains and strains. Other disorders that may cause back pain include herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, scoliosis and sciatica. There is no way to avoid shoulder pain entirely. There are ways to make it less likely, though, such as regular stretching and taking proper advantage of ergonomically-designed furniture and office equipment.