New technology such as computers has been, without doubt, developed to make life easier. but it inevitably comes with downsides too.

Among the most common problems for computer users are eye strain, irritated eyes, blurred vision, shoulder pain and  other vision-related symptoms caused by using a computer for too long.

The symptoms can be much more severe especially when you sit on a chair that is adjusted at an inappropriate height.

To relieve such unwanted symptoms, here are some simple eye exercises that can be done at your desk.

Sit in a comfortable position. Rub your hands together until they feel warm. Then place your cupped hands over your closed eyes. Slowly breathe in and out. your exhausted eyes will absorb the warmth from your hands. Repeat four of five times.

Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Stretch out your arms to the sides with your thumbs up. Look straight ahead. Then slowly breathe out and, at the same time, slowly turn your head to the right until you see your right thumb. Then slowly breathe in while turning your head back to the front. Then slowly breathe out again and at the same time slowly turn your head to the left until you see your left thumb. Then slowly breathe in while returning your head to the centre. Repeat 15 or 20 times. After that, close your eyes for a while.

Below are also shoulder exercises to alleviate muscle pain after lengthy computer use.

Sit with your back straight. Stretch out your arms to the sides and bend your forearms to touch your shoulders. Then pull your arms back as far as possible. After that rotate your shoulders to the front but make sure that each shoulder gets as close to one another as possible. Repeat 10 times.

Sit on a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Slowly twist your torso towards the right as if you are attempting to see something over your shoulder. Hold the chair’s seat with both hands. Keep your feet on the floor. Twist as much as you could and then hold the position for five to 10 seconds. Repeat these steps turning to the left. – FITNESS FIRST (THAILAND)

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