Erik Peper

SF State Study: Computers Can Be a Real Pain in the Neck

It’s a posture so common we almost don’t notice it anymore: someone sitting at a computer jutting his or her head for­ward to look more closely at the screen. But this seemingly harmless position compresses the neck and can lead to fa­tigue, headaches, poor con­centration, increased muscle tension and even injury to the vertebrae over time. It can even limit the ability to turn your head.