After watching so many videos that suggest to buy a new laptop stand, a chair or a desk which i cannot afford, Your video came to my rescue. Thank You Ma'am.
Hi Rachel, this was so helpful! I really didn't understand the 90 degree angles before. No wonder I'm always in pain. Thank you for putting this out there!
I'm watching this video in 2024, as I'm a software engineering student. This video really a life saviour for me. I watched many video on TH-cam all were suggesting to buy this this or this...etc but I found this video right now that's really helpful 🤞.
Awesome empowerment video! For the first time in 59-years, I'm having right neck, back, and shoulder pain. I OG (old-guy) assumed it was aging, LOL. So I'll probably get a MRI to rule out non-ergonomic causes. But your video provides a more likely cause; that I need to invest in reconfiguring my home office (chair, desk, laptop) to be ergonomically healthy -- something I took for-granted when I set it all up. Yikes! Thanks for making and sharing this healthy video. Bravo!
wonderful 👍 one thing I should add that the laptop should be lift up more to the eye level, I am having cervical issue so it helps me to less pressure on the neck when it is on the eye level.
Awesome video. I also have a terrible neck pain.because of that I thought I have to leave this industry for a while.I will try this and I think this way will work for get rid my neck pain 😍
An external monitor screen is advisable as well besides a good adjustable office chair. Actually it isn't even allowed to work directly with your laptop where I work. And to prevent problems with your carpal tunnels a mousepad with a cushion for your wrist(s) is a miracle.
Thanks for making this video. Have you ever looked into standing desks for laptops? I used to use one and was wondering if that could be a good ergonomic set up without an extra keyboard. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Hi Jessica. Yes, standing desks can be very beneficial. But you don't want to be on your feet all day. The best thing to do, if you must be at your computer for an extended period of time, is to keep switching it up. Stand, sit, take a stretch break. The idea is to not get "stuck" in any one position for too long.
Thank you! And thanks for your video suggestions! I will put acid reflux on my list for future videos. And you can check out this one for gas/bloating: th-cam.com/video/5zO6qHbTFi8/w-d-xo.html
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 thank you so much. I can't wait. Another request I've got is a massage for tired eyes after a long time at the computer. I'm a digital illustrator and I get headaches from eye stain. Many thanks!
@@Roonitochka I recommend taking frequent computer breaks, i.e. every 30 minutes, to fix your eyes on something far in the distance. Perhaps looking out the window. Also make sure that you are getting enough sleep.
Missed a crucial item: get a headset. Don't try to send hours cradling the phone between your ear and shoulder. Hands free is often just not an option. Keeping your neck straight and setting the phone down to enter something on the computer; then picking it up again... Yuck. So invest in a headset.
A great tip! But I also have a little question, is this really necessary ? Because when we read books or study, we also have to bend down like that, even worse than using laptops and it has been a long time in human history. So, our spine has yet to adapt to that ? Sorry for my bad English, because English is not my mother language. Hope to see your answer soon, thank you ! :D
Reading books is also problematic. It's best to get a book stand and then follow the guidelines in this video. Bending forward for extended periods of time puts tremendous strain on the spine, creates muscle imbalances and joint dysfunction, and even negatively affects the viscera. This can result in back pain, tension, reduced range of motion, forward head posture, headaches, jaw pain, shoulder pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, disc bulges and herniations, spinal stenosis, disc degeneration, constipation and other digestive issues, sciatica, and the list goes on and on.
I do needlework. Would you please advise me on how to help alleviate some of my pain while holding my project in my hand to sew on it? I have tried supporting my elbows etc. but have not found the right solution and could use your help. Thank you!
It sounds like the pain is in the hand that's holding the work, right? In that case, I would recommend investing in a needlework stand and frame, to hold the work for you. This will also help you to angle your work towards you, allowing you to sit upright rather than slouching over your work. Also make sure that you have good lighting, so you don't round your shoulders and strain your neck. Of course, this will also alleviate eye strain. Remember to take frequent breaks - at least every half hour - to get up and stretch. You also might benefit from my forearm/wrist/hand self massage video: th-cam.com/video/Je5WKn36mdQ/w-d-xo.html
Rachel Richards Massage actually my pain is in my neck and upper back. I have tried various stands. Stitching while holding my project allows me to hold it closer and not slouch so much. I I do have forward head posture that I am working on.
@@Janetl62 I see. In that case, I would say try to get as close to the posture I demonstrate in this video - elbows in at your sides, lumbar support, sit all the way back in your chair, etc. Try to look at your work more with your eyes than your head, to avoid bringing the head forward. If you haven't already seen it, you might find my video on forward head posture helpful: th-cam.com/video/zXZAwA4rwO8/w-d-xo.html
So what about reading? You must also bend down to read the same as using a laptop. And reading has been around for a long time in human history. So is it harmful to your health?
For every 30m you stay on your computer, make a 30s break Me: What? Thats a 6 minute break every day, which means I'm losing 3 hours per month, which means I'm losing 36 hours a year, which means I am losing 1 and 1/2 days a year xDDD Just joking
Well, look at it this way: if you are at your computer for hours on end with no breaks, chances are you're going to develop pain and injuries. If your back goes into spasm, or you get carpal tunnel syndrome, or thoracic outlet syndrome, or frozen shoulder, or sciatic nerve impingements (to name a few), you're looking at considerably more lost work hours (or days or months) than if you had just taken your 30-second breaks.
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 I know, I was just joking, if that can save me from the back, and neck pain, I would do even more if it was needed, I just like to do those kind of stupid maths 😂
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 It would be stupid if I complained about 30s breaks if I searched for this video 😅Its amazing that you replied on a 2year old video
who knew this video would be a lifesaver in 2020!
After watching so many videos that suggest to buy a new laptop stand, a chair or a desk which i cannot afford, Your video came to my rescue. Thank You Ma'am.
Hi Rachel, this was so helpful! I really didn't understand the 90 degree angles before. No wonder I'm always in pain. Thank you for putting this out there!
So glad it's helpful!
I'm watching this video in 2024, as I'm a software engineering student. This video really a life saviour for me. I watched many video on TH-cam all were suggesting to buy this this or this...etc but I found this video right now that's really helpful 🤞.
I'm so glad it's helpful!
Awesome empowerment video!
For the first time in 59-years, I'm having right neck, back, and shoulder pain. I OG (old-guy) assumed it was aging, LOL.
So I'll probably get a MRI to rule out non-ergonomic causes. But your video provides a more likely cause; that I need to invest in reconfiguring my home office (chair, desk, laptop) to be ergonomically healthy -- something I took for-granted when I set it all up.
Yikes!
Thanks for making and sharing this healthy video. Bravo!
Also getting an external monitor will help tremendously.
I love you Rachel Richards
Right back at you!
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 Thanks for replying.
Nice content!
wonderful 👍 one thing I should add that the laptop should be lift up more to the eye level, I am having cervical issue so it helps me to less pressure on the neck when it is on the eye level.
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video. I also have a terrible neck pain.because of that I thought I have to leave this industry for a while.I will try this and I think this way will work for get rid my neck pain 😍
Great video: Very informative! 👍
So glad it's helpful!
You are awesome:) Glad I found your video's. Thank you
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching :)
An external monitor screen is advisable as well besides a good adjustable office chair. Actually it isn't even allowed to work directly with your laptop where I work. And to prevent problems with your carpal tunnels a mousepad with a cushion for your wrist(s) is a miracle.
I agree. Thanks for that! This video was intended for those who don't have or can't afford better equipment.
Thank you, this was very helpful
Thank you for this!!
Love this Rachel, thanks!!!
Thanks for making this video. Have you ever looked into standing desks for laptops? I used to use one and was wondering if that could be a good ergonomic set up without an extra keyboard. I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Hi Jessica. Yes, standing desks can be very beneficial. But you don't want to be on your feet all day. The best thing to do, if you must be at your computer for an extended period of time, is to keep switching it up. Stand, sit, take a stretch break. The idea is to not get "stuck" in any one position for too long.
Thanks for doing this video! What about when you use a desktop computer? Should I do the same things?
Yes, same rules apply: th-cam.com/video/o-p5DNDFx1Q/w-d-xo.html
Hello. I really like your videos. Please, would you make some on how to help with acid reflux (LPR) and gas/bloating. Thank you.
Thank you! And thanks for your video suggestions! I will put acid reflux on my list for future videos. And you can check out this one for gas/bloating: th-cam.com/video/5zO6qHbTFi8/w-d-xo.html
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 thank you so much. I can't wait. Another request I've got is a massage for tired eyes after a long time at the computer. I'm a digital illustrator and I get headaches from eye stain. Many thanks!
@@Roonitochka I recommend taking frequent computer breaks, i.e. every 30 minutes, to fix your eyes on something far in the distance. Perhaps looking out the window. Also make sure that you are getting enough sleep.
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 thank you. I have started taking regular breaks. Thank you
can we use laptop stands. will that make it
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Absolutely. The important thing is that you have the alignment correct. It doesn't matter what you use to prop up your laptop.
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 thx for the reply 😊
Missed a crucial item: get a headset. Don't try to send hours cradling the phone between your ear and shoulder. Hands free is often just not an option. Keeping your neck straight and setting the phone down to enter something on the computer; then picking it up again... Yuck. So invest in a headset.
Great point! Thank you :)
A great tip! But I also have a little question, is this really necessary ? Because when we read books or study, we also have to bend down like that, even worse than using laptops and it has been a long time in human history. So, our spine has yet to adapt to that ?
Sorry for my bad English, because English is not my mother language. Hope to see your answer soon, thank you ! :D
Reading books is also problematic. It's best to get a book stand and then follow the guidelines in this video. Bending forward for extended periods of time puts tremendous strain on the spine, creates muscle imbalances and joint dysfunction, and even negatively affects the viscera. This can result in back pain, tension, reduced range of motion, forward head posture, headaches, jaw pain, shoulder pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, disc bulges and herniations, spinal stenosis, disc degeneration, constipation and other digestive issues, sciatica, and the list goes on and on.
i placed the cushion vertically and my back is in pain now 😭
You may have to experiment a bit to find the right thickness and contour for your body.
I do needlework. Would you please advise me on how to help alleviate some of my pain while holding my project in my hand to sew on it? I have tried supporting my elbows etc. but have not found the right solution and could use your help. Thank you!
It sounds like the pain is in the hand that's holding the work, right? In that case, I would recommend investing in a needlework stand and frame, to hold the work for you. This will also help you to angle your work towards you, allowing you to sit upright rather than slouching over your work. Also make sure that you have good lighting, so you don't round your shoulders and strain your neck. Of course, this will also alleviate eye strain. Remember to take frequent breaks - at least every half hour - to get up and stretch. You also might benefit from my forearm/wrist/hand self massage video: th-cam.com/video/Je5WKn36mdQ/w-d-xo.html
Rachel Richards Massage actually my pain is in my neck and upper back. I have tried various stands. Stitching while holding my project allows me to hold it closer and not slouch so much. I
I do have forward head posture that I am working on.
@@Janetl62 I see. In that case, I would say try to get as close to the posture I demonstrate in this video - elbows in at your sides, lumbar support, sit all the way back in your chair, etc. Try to look at your work more with your eyes than your head, to avoid bringing the head forward. If you haven't already seen it, you might find my video on forward head posture helpful: th-cam.com/video/zXZAwA4rwO8/w-d-xo.html
Rachel Richards Massage thank you Rachel. I will take a look. Love your videos.
hi would you do payed online sessions?
So what about reading? You must also bend down to read the same as using a laptop. And reading has been around for a long time in human history. So is it harmful to your health?
If you read a book, I suggest getting a book stand to bring it to eye-level. If you read on an electronic device, the same applies.
For every 30m you stay on your computer, make a 30s break
Me: What? Thats a 6 minute break every day, which means I'm losing 3 hours per month, which means I'm losing 36 hours a year, which means I am losing 1 and 1/2 days a year xDDD Just joking
Well, look at it this way: if you are at your computer for hours on end with no breaks, chances are you're going to develop pain and injuries. If your back goes into spasm, or you get carpal tunnel syndrome, or thoracic outlet syndrome, or frozen shoulder, or sciatic nerve impingements (to name a few), you're looking at considerably more lost work hours (or days or months) than if you had just taken your 30-second breaks.
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 I know, I was just joking, if that can save me from the back, and neck pain, I would do even more if it was needed, I just like to do those kind of stupid maths 😂
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 It would be stupid if I complained about 30s breaks if I searched for this video 😅Its amazing that you replied on a 2year old video
Tip;
When your foot don't hit the floor
Eat some spinach and drink some milk, you might grow
I just use an adjustable office chair...
That's great if you have that. Here I'm showing what you can do if you don't have good ergonomic equipment.