Though easily accessible, chips, cookies and other junk foods are high in fat, salt and sugar. It's possible, if you're not paying attention, to plow through a bag of chips while surfing the Internet or writing a paper. This not only exacerbates headaches and the ulcers forming from too much caffeine, but it can leave bones and nerves less able to take stress. Seeing the big picture The key to staying healthy during long stretches of computer work is to be aware of your surroundings, Fisher said. When she first analyzes clients before therapy, Fisher watches them work and notes how they sit, operate their computers, etc.
Little things can say a lot about the habits and environment contributing to injury.
This can aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome. This can throw the spine out of alignment. While students with computers at home or in dorm rooms can rearrange the workstation, lab students must remain adaptive. Try to select a computer resting between two lights, rather than directly beneath one, to cut down on glare, Fisher advised. And don't be shy about asking lab assistants to lower monitors or adjust lab chairs.