Is your relationship with the computer...starting to affect your physique?

Smartphones, tablets, and computers have become an unavoidable part of our daily lives! On average, an adult spends 8 hours and 41 minutes a day using various electronic devices. This means the majority of users spend more hours scrolling on their phone or typing on their computer than they do sleeping at night. One of the most significant consequences of the pandemic was the months of remote learning and teleworking, which dramatically changed our daily lives. These changes caused distortions in our musculoskeletal system, and research showed an increase in "Digital ailments." The continuous use of electronic devices brought to the forefront new conditions of the musculoskeletal system, which cause repetitive injuries to muscles and tendons. You've probably often felt an annoying pain in your neck, a headache, and discomfort in your back... "Tech neck syndrome" is caused by the extensive use of electronic devices, as the flexed position of the neck strains and burdens the muscles in the neck and back. Tilting the head forward creates pressure on the neck muscles up to 6 times greater than when the head is aligned, meaning it applies pressure of up to 30 kg to the muscles. Symptoms of Tech-neck syndrome: Individuals experiencing text neck syndrome usually exhibit: - Poor posture and a forward head posture - Frequent headaches - Intense pain in the neck and shoulders - Difficulty with movement Prevention However, in an era where we are constantly online and new technologies are a significant part of our daily lives, how can we prevent potential musculoskeletal problems? Often, prevention is considered the best cure for many. Exercises for the office to protect yourself from tech neck syndrome: Chin tuck: This exercise can be performed either standing or sitting. Looking straight ahead, place two fingers on your chin and make a backward movement of your head, keeping your chin aligned. Hold this position for 5 seconds and return to the starting position. Chest opening: Place your hands behind your head. Press your shoulder blades back as you open your elbows outwards. When doing this exercise, you should feel a gentle stretch in your chest. Neck stretch: Make gentle circular movements with your head every hour, which will immediately relieve the pressure that has accumulated in the neck area. Back brace for Adults and Teenagers Even if you don't have time to do the above exercises, the Back brace for Adults and Teenagers is the must-have accessory for the office. Designed with innovative, high-specification technological materials, it relieves stress on the neck, shoulders, and back, providing an instant natural stretching for your body whenever you need it. At the same time, it is a fashion statement choice, as the design has been curated by the award-winning designer Ioannis Solomozis, offering you comfort and style for every office look. Thirty minutes to an hour a day is enough to feel the difference, regain correct posture, and make it a good habit for your body to stand, walk, and sit correctly. Despite the frantic pace and unlimited hours we are "connected," we don't need to renounce technology or neglect our needs. The era of self-care is here and calls on us to take care of ourselves and our overall health!