Examples of Computer-related Health Problems

Digital Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI):
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  • ​'Texting thumb'
  • 'Trigger finger' which causes the  fingers to lock. 
  • 'Text claw' with loss of function in the fingers from holding devices too long and too tense.
  • Elbow pain​​
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Frozen Shoulder Syndrome​

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Injury and pain from harmful postural patterns affecting the entire spine and breathing.
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  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Tension
  • Slipped/Compressed Disks
  • ​Sciatica Pain
  • ​Shallow Breathing Patterns

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Interference with natural sleep cycles.  Blue light emanating from devices negatively affects levels of the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin.​
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  • Blue light complications (melatonin production)​
  • An agitated mind at bedtime
  • Restlessness at night stemming from inactivity during the day​​

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Chronic Eye Strain and Headaches
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  • Blurred or Double Vision
  • Tension Headache
  • Migranes