Learn more about common causes of discomfort and some ideas on how to make your work area more comfortable. Sometimes they can only work on the computer for short periods because reading from the terminal makes them sleepy. Common causes for these problems may include poor lighting, straining the eyes to read materials that are too far away, reading small or blurred print on the computer monitor, glares or shadows on their computer monitor, or untreated vision problems. If you experience some of the above conditions evaluate your workstation to see if any of the above could be the cause. Posture Proper posture is very important when you know you will be spending several hours at a time at your computer.
Poor posture can cause muscle tension and poor blood flow.
Reaching for a mouse repetitively can cause strain on your shoulder, neck, and back. You may start to feel a burning sensation in your shoulder. Leaning forward to read the monitor can cause back pain. When you are constantly reaching for objects you use on a regular basis it causes strain on your body. You should have a good chair that promotes good circulation.