2023-11-02 10:08:13
The experts from the blog “Health and Prevention” warn, in this new post, about the abuse of screens and new technologies, since it not only takes its toll on us mentally and psychologically, but also impacts our physical health. a trend that is increasing and that we should not neglect.
Many people complain of tendonitis in the arms or wrists, back pain or neck pain. Phenomena such as ‘text next’ or physical pain caused by the abuse of new technologies is increasingly common in our society.
Thus, the Dr. Ghassan Elgeadi, head of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the Quirónsalud Valdebebas Medical Center and the Quirónsalud San José and Quirónsalud Valle del Henares Hospitalsin Madrid, warns of the health consequences of excessive use of technology.
This expert says that technological diseases are those pathologies related to the use and abuse of new technologies that, in addition to physical diseases, can also affect the psychological component.
He cites, for example, the case of nomophobia or dependence on the mobile phone, which can be shown when we cannot live without the mobile phone and we have left it at home, as well as the concern we feel when we lose it somewhere or not. we have battery; something that already affects 65% of users, according to this doctor.
In turn, Dr. Elgeadi regrets that the use and abuse of new technologies, of screens, impacts physical and mental health by increasing the stress of our daily lives, increasing overweight and obesity caused by a greater sedentary lifestyle, along with inadequate nutrition; to which we should add the sadness, insomnia or irritability that some patients suffer.
“The rise in the use of electronic devices such as tablets, computers, and smartphones has increased neuro-musculoskeletal injuries, even in young people. These ailments include discomfort in the cervical area, shoulders, hands and arms and visual problems such as eye fatigue and dryness,” warns this specialist.
Doctor Ghassan Elgeadi, head of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at the Quirónsalud Valdebebas Medical Center and the Quirónsalud San José and Quirónsalud Valle del Henares Hospitals, in Madrid. Photo provided
What to do for good use of technologies
Specifically, the head of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the Quirónsalud Valdebebas Medical Center and the Quirónsalud San José and Quirónsalud Valle del Henares Hospitals maintains that to prevent this type of injuries caused by the abuse in the use of technology and to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is convenient:
1. Maintain regular breaks: Take breaks when using electronic devices to rest your eyes, and thus avoid tension headaches and neck pain. 2. Maintain proper posture: Maintain an ergonomic posture when using electronic devices to avoid back and neck injuries. 3. Perform stretching exercises: establish limits on the time of exposure to electronic devices, and balance it with physical activities to prevent sedentary lifestyle and overweight.
The most frequent pathologies due to the misuse of screens
On the other hand, Dr. Elgeadi remembers that the impact on physical health is reflected in injuries caused by the misuse of technological devices, these are the most common:
• Carpal tunnel syndrome: It manifests itself with tingling and numbness in the fingers or hand.
• Thumb tendonitis: caused by repetitive movements of the thumb.
• Cervical overload: stiffness in the neck and shoulders.
• Epicondylitis or tennis player’s itch: It is caused by repeated movements of the elbow, such as those made when using a computer mouse.
• Bursitis: inflammation of the bursa in the elbow and shoulder joints.
• Visual problems: Prolonged use of electronic devices can cause eye fatigue, eyestrain, and dry eyes.
• Mobile devices, as well as tablets, have increased the cervical problemswhich has led to an increase in pathologies such as disc pathology, joint osteoarthritis, herniated discs, etc.
Given this impact on physical health, the traumatologist recommends medical attention as soon as possible and consulting with a health professional if persistent or serious symptoms related to the use of screens are experienced.
“Technology today represents an advance in society that, without a doubt, offers many advantages. However, we must not forget that incorrect use of it can cause ailments and injuries in people,” concludes the head of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the Quirónsalud Valdebebas Medical Center and the Quirónsalud San José and Quirónsalud Valle del Hospitals. Henares.
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