IPad injuries - How to avoid it from happening to you

Hi guys,

As a part-time online business owner/builder, blogger, and an entrepreneur, I thought that it was my responsibility to let you like minded entrepreneurs, know about what is working for me thus far, what is not working for me, what exercises I do before and after an online IPad session (which usually turns into a "typing marathon," over here at the "Wealthy Affiliate University of learning,") and simply just a follow up from the last post. I do not want anyone to experience this kind of pain, EVER!

Tips and tricks

First off, do not hold the iPad for an EXTENDED period of time. Place the iPad on a table which has a flat surface, preferably on an angle (this is where the original iPad case comes in handy,) but do not hold the device consistently by itself in your hands.

As a reminder this applies to your iPhone as well......remember to stretch, and crack whatever needs cracking in terms of moving and manipulating your skeletal areas. This is extremely important. IPads and iPhones operate much differently than a computer, however, computers cause different health issues all on their own, such as having Carpal Tunnel in the wrists etc.

I don't own an iPhone, but my husband does and he is complaining (slightly) about having pain and stiffness in his one shoulder. He is on his iPhone ALOT, whether he's texting or talking. Plus, if your always holding a device, (swiping and or texting,) I can see how this injury can become Chronic. But, I just asked him if he has pain still and he says very little because he applies the stretching exercises and pays attention to his body.

So, try your best not to sit for too, too, long, and always remember to keep your body loose, occasionally moving every 15 minutes and staying well stretched, EVEN IF YOU EXPERIENCE NO PAIN WHATSOEVER.

Try to do some exercises before and after your iPad/iPhone sessions. Such as shoulder and neck rolls, stretch your arms across your body, holding for 30 seconds, tricep stretches, arm circles while bending at the waist. and pressing your shoulder blades together. Basically making sure to just STRETCH and to stay limber.

It's also suggested to keep your core tight which promotes good posture.

What's that saying?, "An ounce of prevention is better than an ounce without." Something like that.

Last, but not least, and extremely important purchase an iPad stand as mentioned previously or an iPad case. The iPad stand works great, but there is a lip on it where the iPad sits, and it impedes the typing of the text. Some have this lip, others do not. As well the iPad stand basically is for watching online movies and great for in the kitchen when your cooking with an online recipe. (Leave this one for dinner and a movie night, so to speak.)

Where as the iPad carrying case has a wedge which allows you to adjust the height of the iPad and the iPad lies flat like an actual keyboard thus 100% of our time is sitting and typing. The iPad case does a body good!

As well with a iPad stand your wrists are somewhat bent and a bit higher up than an iPad case, is vertical, thus placing more strain on your upper body, neck and shoulders.

I own both of the products I enjoy them both.

With that being said, please manage to take breaks every 15 minutes, and making sure to place a pillow behind your back AND remember to STRETCH.

Happy iPad typing guys. Remember these injuries can be prevented by following a few safety rules. It helps! And that's what we are supposed to do.

So, if you know of anyone that has an iPad or an IPhone "guys and gals," as Paul Goodwin says, "guys and gals,"......"like, who does not own one of these devices?" Inform them! Send the below links to them, use them yourself, especially the YouTube video exercises. I just did the stretches from the below video link, and I've never had so much relief. I'm so grateful.

I can now hear my typing teachers voice reminding me of these tips. It's been so long since I've even thought about my typing teacher, lol, imagine that? What harm can an iPad do? It's light, it's easy to carry, " Oh, boy was I mistaken, lol!"

At any rate, I've found some helpful links that you can read up on and do take the time to read them and do watch the video tutorial because they can save you a lot of trouble in the future. Take this very seriously iPad and iPhone users because it's very real and can be very serious if not taken seriously. I believe this can be corrected with time but avoid this place at all costs.

Please continue to educate yourself!

Yes, educate yourselves because there is so much to learn. Knowledge is powerful!

We are in this together!

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The YouTube video link would not take for some reason, so please do a manual Google search for the below video stretching exercises.

Stretch for fingers, shoulders, and neck for heavy iPad/iPhone users by Upright Health

Becky :)