How Laptop And Mobile Use Is Affecting Your Bone Health? Know here

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• Aug 29, 2024 | Guriya Khatun

Repetitive use of keyboards or mice can inflame tendons in the wrist and hand, leading to conditions like tennis elbow or trigger finger. Ignoring the pain can worsen symptoms and lead to intense pain.

Digital Desk: Our daily routines are deeply entangled with technology, and extensive use of electronic devices for routine tasks can severely impact bone health, leading to significant pain. Prolonged periods of poor posture while using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs can cause severe pain in the spine and neck, leading to musculoskeletal disorders. If ignored, this can strain joints and bones, resulting in chronic pain and potentially severe conditions like osteoarthritis.

5 Bone Issues from Excessive Screen Time

1.      Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: This occurs from pressure on the median nerve in the wrist due to excessive typing on keyboards or smartphones. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and weakened grip. Untreated CTS can cause permanent hand/wrist impairment.

2.      Tech Neck: Prolonged screen use can cause pain from tilting the head forward, straining neck muscles and the cervical spine. Symptoms include stiffness, headaches at the base of the skull, and limited arm and wrist movement.

3.      Osteoporosis of the Spine: Maintaining poor posture for long periods can weaken the spine and increase fracture risk. Excessive screen time without breaks or physical activity may lead to spine deformities and pain.

4.      Tendinitis: Repetitive use of keyboards or mice can inflame tendons in the wrist and hand, leading to conditions like tennis elbow or trigger finger. Ignoring the pain can worsen symptoms and lead to intense pain.

5.      Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI): Consistent strain on muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive tasks can lead to several conditions, including misalignment of the spine and disorders like scoliosis or kyphosis.