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Are your hands hurting from typing? Mumbai doctors highlight why sitting at the laptop does more harm than you know

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Updated on: 04 November,2024 09:57 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Nascimento Pinto | nascimento.pinto@mid-day.com

With most people back to work after a long time, there will be a lot of pending work, meaning longer hours. However, Mumbai doctors remind us that it could have adverse effects that can be prevented only if we pay heed

Are your hands hurting from typing? Mumbai doctors highlight why sitting at the laptop does more harm than you know

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Key Highlights

  1. With people spending longer hours at their laptop, there are a lot of effects on the body
  2. Prolonged laptop use can cause muscle stiffness, eye strain, and mild joint discomfort
  3. The long-term effects include chronic pain, postural imbalances, risk of nerve compression

With Diwali over, most of you will be returning to work that has been pending for at least a few days if not an entire week because of the festivities. While some have the liberty of clearing out the tasks one day at a time, others will be doing long hours starting today for the next few days. Unfortunately, these long hours at the laptop or computer aren’t the best plan because they may help you complete your pending tasks but will have short-term and long-term effects on your body, according to Mumbai doctors, who say it is important to take timely precautions.

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