Many employees spend the bulk of their eight-hour workday in front of a computer. If you are among those who must use a computer to accomplish most of your work, take a few moments to review and practice some simple exercises to help prevent and relieve muscle tension.

Computer and Desk Stretches I

Computer and Desk Stretches II


Reduce eyestrain associated with prolonged computer use, by taking vision breaks to relax your eye muscles at least every hour, or more often.
* Change focus to give eye muscles a chance to relax.
* Periodically glance across the room, or out of the window.
* Look at an object at least 20 feet away.
* Roll or blink your eyes at frequent intervals.
* Close your eyes tightly for a few seconds, then resume work.

Check the links below for more on relief of eye strain.

Eyes & Vision Ergonomics

9 Steps To Reducing Computer Eyestrain

Computer Eye Strain: There is Hope

You Can Do Something About Eye Strain

Tips For Reducing Eye Strain

Vision/Eye Strain


Also check out these links:

Preventing Carpal Tunnel

Repetitive Motion Relief

 

Great post, Ulrich! Where did you come upon all of those links Are you an Ergonomic Engineer ?

 

No, but I play one on TV.

Seriously, though, I just work for a company that places a certain emphasis on workplace safety and related issues.

 

Thanks!! I'm in front of one alot, almost more here at home than at work. Originally, I was leaning forward from the sofa to type on the laptop, which was sitting on a low table. That started to kill my back and neck after awhile. Then I got smart and put the laptop on my lap (DUH!!) - end of problem!

 

Very good and useful post. ...Granny needs to be directed to this one, too.