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Your Body is a Fortress, Part 2 « Jane Be Nimble — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:05:05 +0000

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By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:41:26 +0000

Hi Alison,
Thanks for pointing out that typing is less problematic than scrolling, etc. You’ve hit upon another point that is very important. I know it seems impossible, but I think it important that folks start teaching themselves to be ambidextrous mousers. It will feel really dorky at first, but their bodies will thank them for it.

Glad you agree with the stretches, Ali-Bee. They’ve really helped me over the years, too.

Enjoy your day today and thanks for stopping by!

By: Ailson | Quest for Balance

Ailson | Quest for Balance — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:15:09 +0000

Thanks, Lori! I think a lot of people will benefit from this information.

As I’m typing now, I’m evaluating my work set-up. Luckily I do have a table and keyboard wrist wrests bolstering my arms and supporting me as I type. I find typing less problematic than scrolling, pointing, and clicking w/ a mouse.

And the stretches! They really do help. Anyone who works a lot at the computer should definitely try them. They are great for opening up the chest and shoulder area. Thanks for this helpful info (and the video, too)!

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:30:53 +0000

Hey Jay,
I’m glad my little post today made you more aware of movement/stretching. But I don’t think you needed it, I mean, really, look at your Gravatar…great stretch!

The nice thing about squeezing butt cheeks and Kuegels is that no one has to know! ha Have a great day, superstar.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:26:47 +0000

Hello Lance,
A friend of mine is having a lot of neck and shoulder pain, and after discussing some of these things she didn’t realize her position could actually be contributing (or the source?) of her pain, which is what led me to write this article.

If you’re not experiencing any pain at the moment, that is awesome. (Pain = bad!) But, I’m happy that you are also excited about a good quality of life ahead. With all you’ve been up to, you’re well on your way!

By: Jay Schryer

Jay Schryer — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:27:00 +0000

Very good tips! And apparently, I am very susceptible to the power of suggestion, because as I was reading, I started doing all the things that you were talking about! I didn’t realize I was doing it until I got to the part where you talk about stretching, and then I felt this overwhelming urge to stretch…

By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:53:58 +0000

Hi Lori,
Great reminder about how to take care of our body, especially when at the computer. It’s an area I don’t really focus on…well, except right now I’m very conscious of it, after reading here. Great reminders…and, I’m seeing already that I could do better.

Taking care of our bodies is so important. It really affects the whole overall quality of our life. Maybe when we’re younger, our body is more forgiving, but as we get older…that’s not always the case. And by taking care of what we have, we’re setting ourselves up for a good “quality” life ahead of us…and that’s one worth being excited about!