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Be it for business or pleasure, iPads and other tablets have taken over almost every aspect of our lives. However, these convenient electronic accessories could also be the cause of your mysterious neck ache problems, according to a study published in IOS Press. But a few simple adjustments mean you won’t have to toss out your tablet just yet.
Take action:
Harvard School of Public Health experts say the biggest no-no is holding your tablet on your lap. This forces you to look down and painfully pulls on neck muscles. To avoid strain, you should change positions often, or rest your device on a table or counter. Holding devices, instead of them perched in tablet cases, also places pressure on the hands and forearms.
The hazards of tablet use
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- Photo man using tablet from Shutterstock
Take action:
Harvard School of Public Health experts say the biggest no-no is holding your tablet on your lap. This forces you to look down and painfully pulls on neck muscles. To avoid strain, you should change positions often, or rest your device on a table or counter. Holding devices, instead of them perched in tablet cases, also places pressure on the hands and forearms.
The hazards of tablet use
Stand a chance of winning R1 500 cash by completing this quick survey.
- Photo man using tablet from Shutterstock
