Comments on: How to Avoid the Physical Hazards of Blogging http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/ Make Money Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:49:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: melbourne seo http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4380719 melbourne seo Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:53:17 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4380719 Very helpful tips. i work around 16 hours per day infront of computer and sometimes, experience back pain also. i am very much. i do some exercise at regular basis. But I am very scared after reading about carpal tunnel syndrome, which you have mentioned in your post. I realised I have to take care more. Very helpful tips. i work around 16 hours per day infront of computer and sometimes, experience back pain also. i am very much. i do some exercise at regular basis. But I am very scared after reading about carpal tunnel syndrome, which you have mentioned in your post. I realised I have to take care more.

]]> By: Maurice http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4243375 Maurice Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:18:27 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4243375 I thought this was going to be about bloging in politicaly sensaive countries where saying th wrong thing can land you in jail if not worse I thought this was going to be about bloging in politicaly sensaive countries where saying th wrong thing can land you in jail if not worse

]]> By: Sohaib Athar http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4239833 Sohaib Athar Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:16:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4239833 I must add 'Learn to type using DVORAK" to your list. Learn to type on a keyboard layout that is easier on your fingers than the standard QWERTY layout and you will be less prone to RSI / your hands will be less fatigued if you have RSI. I must add ‘Learn to type using DVORAK” to your list.
Learn to type on a keyboard layout that is easier on your fingers than the standard QWERTY layout and you will be less prone to RSI / your hands will be less fatigued if you have RSI.

]]> By: Robyn Perry http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4237870 Robyn Perry Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:35:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4237870 I love the idea of self-massage promoting some of the benefits one gets from pro massage. Two additional thoughts: my friend Donna, a therapist, recommended sitting with a laptop in the lap, so the hands are lower than the wrists; that was a big relief compared to the hands up with wrists cocked. Also, I'm considering using a blow-up exercise ball rather than a chair, to keep the abs engaged while writing. Did you see the article in the NY Times this week about originally sedentary office workers working on a slow treadmill? Thanks for contributing to the health and happiness of the world. I love the idea of self-massage promoting some of the benefits one gets from pro massage. Two additional thoughts: my friend Donna, a therapist, recommended sitting with a laptop in the lap, so the hands are lower than the wrists; that was a big relief compared to the hands up with wrists cocked. Also, I’m considering using a blow-up exercise ball rather than a chair, to keep the abs engaged while writing. Did you see the article in the NY Times this week about originally sedentary office workers working on a slow treadmill?
Thanks for contributing to the health and happiness of the world.

]]> By: javed Khalil http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4234267 javed Khalil Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:37:36 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4234267 I am really taken aback to read this warning which IT geeks and bloggers normally do not know or they do not care. Thanks anyways. I am really taken aback to read this warning which IT geeks and bloggers normally do not know or they do not care. Thanks anyways.

]]> By: Nicola http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4234241 Nicola Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:20:41 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4234241 What a great article! Usually it's all about creating great content or making money - so it makes a refreshing change to hear tips for ourselves. Nice. What a great article! Usually it’s all about creating great content or making money – so it makes a refreshing change to hear tips for ourselves. Nice.

]]> By: Wakish http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4232746 Wakish Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:24:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4232746 Great advice indeed.. we all need to be aware of these problems and their preventive messures. Good effort and explanation! - Wakish - (http://wakish.com) Great advice indeed.. we all need to be aware of these problems and their preventive messures.

Good effort and explanation!

- Wakish -
(http://wakish.com)

]]> By: CoolProducts http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4232639 CoolProducts Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:16:08 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4232639 I have had a bad back for about 4 years now, mostly due to improper weight lifting and high school football. It burndens me with most activities, but what surprised me was that even sitting down after an amount of time, it can start to cause me trouble. It got to the point where I would almost pass out from the pain. I've done some things to help alleviate this problem, but this list definitely will help! Thanks so much. I have had a bad back for about 4 years now, mostly due to improper weight lifting and high school football. It burndens me with most activities, but what surprised me was that even sitting down after an amount of time, it can start to cause me trouble. It got to the point where I would almost pass out from the pain. I’ve done some things to help alleviate this problem, but this list definitely will help! Thanks so much.

]]> By: Krissy http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4231200 Krissy Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:50:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4231200 Thanks for the advice. It is very timely. I haven't been taking good enough care of my body since beginning blogging. I just adjusted my monitor and my posture. Such simple things yet so helpful. Thanks for reminding me to stop every hour. I need to get in some regular exercise also. Thanks again for all the advice. :) Thanks for the advice. It is very timely. I haven’t been taking good enough care of my body since beginning blogging. I just adjusted my monitor and my posture. Such simple things yet so helpful. Thanks for reminding me to stop every hour. I need to get in some regular exercise also. Thanks again for all the advice. :)

]]> By: EZ Money http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4230342 EZ Money Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:32:42 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4230342 Excellent advice! These tips can make blogging painless. I have one tip that can really make you more productive and more comfortable when blogging. It's called Voice Recognition Software. I use Naturally Speaking Dragon. This is software that converts your voice into text in Word or any word processing software. I have a headset that I wear and I sit comfortable in a recliner and dictate my blog posts. It has increased my productivity and reduced hand, arm and back pain. I love it! You talk and it writes. Excellent advice! These tips can make blogging painless.

I have one tip that can really make you more productive and more comfortable when blogging. It’s called Voice Recognition Software. I use Naturally Speaking Dragon. This is software that converts your voice into text in Word or any word processing software. I have a headset that I wear and I sit comfortable in a recliner and dictate my blog posts. It has increased my productivity and reduced hand, arm and back pain. I love it! You talk and it writes.

]]> By: Chris Butterworth http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4228594 Chris Butterworth Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:55:41 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4228594 I find that getting up & moving around a bit is essential - it helps relieve my mind as well as my body. Even when I'm pssionate about a particular article and I'm half-way through it, my mind starts to wander and my eyes sometimes get tired. Taking a walk around the block, or running up and down the stairs a few times helps me get my focus back.. Also - I AWLAYS recommend becomming the most proficent typer possible. If you can type your post in 20 minutes, rather than an hour, you're going to save yourself LOADS of time in front of your computer! I find that getting up & moving around a bit is essential – it helps relieve my mind as well as my body. Even when I’m pssionate about a particular article and I’m half-way through it, my mind starts to wander and my eyes sometimes get tired. Taking a walk around the block, or running up and down the stairs a few times helps me get my focus back..

Also – I AWLAYS recommend becomming the most proficent typer possible. If you can type your post in 20 minutes, rather than an hour, you’re going to save yourself LOADS of time in front of your computer!

]]> By: Debo Hobo http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4228582 Debo Hobo Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:50:02 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4228582 I blogged you a post to help get over that jet lag you were suffering the other day.:) http://www.debohobo.com/2008/09/21/blog-expo-problogger-suffers-jet-lag-john-chow-still-on-the-move/ I blogged you a post to help get over that jet lag you were suffering the other day.:)

http://www.debohobo.com/2008/09/21/blog-expo-problogger-suffers-jet-lag-john-chow-still-on-the-move/

]]> By: къмпинг http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4227874 къмпинг Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:20:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4227874 Wow hubby and I both did this after drinking some wine and wow did the hadns feel better???? wow !!!!!!! Wow hubby and I both did this after drinking some wine and wow did the hadns feel better???? wow !!!!!!!

]]> By: J.D. http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4226942 J.D. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:07:14 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4226942 ONE MORE THING!!! You need to make time for your FAMILY! DO NOT allow your passion for blogging to override your quality time spent with your FAMILY, especially if you are married and/or have kids you are parenting. If you let your blogging override your quality time spent with your family, your life WILL go straight downhill from there. ONE MORE THING!!!

You need to make time for your FAMILY!
DO NOT allow your passion for blogging to override your quality time spent with your FAMILY, especially if you are married and/or have kids you are parenting. If you let your blogging override your quality time spent with your family, your life WILL go straight downhill from there.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4226923 J.D. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:00:45 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4226923 Make the time to work out. Lift weights, do a good cardio workout and swim laps on a regular basis. DO NOT become obsessed with blogging. Balance your life. See a therapist if that's what it takes to get your life in proper balance. The best thing that I have ever done that helped me, was to get out and help others. Spend a weekend every month helping the homeless, for example. The life you save may be your own. Watch your weight. Too many people overeat. Excess weight will destroy your life and give you major health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and others. Make the time to work out. Lift weights, do a good cardio workout and swim laps on a regular basis.

DO NOT become obsessed with blogging. Balance your life. See a therapist if that’s what it takes to get your life in proper balance.

The best thing that I have ever done that helped me, was to get out and help others. Spend a weekend every month helping the homeless, for example. The life you save may be your own.

Watch your weight. Too many people overeat. Excess weight will destroy your life and give you major health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and others.

]]> By: Michael Martine, Remarkablogger http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4226793 Michael Martine, Remarkablogger Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:14:27 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4226793 That is a sweet chair set up! It needs bigger speakers and a cup holder for my giant coffee mug, though! ;-) I have severe carpal tunnel and have to wear this wicked wrist brace all the time. If I don't wear it, the pain and twitching comes back quickly. Even when I feel normal, like I could go without it, I need to wear it. It kinda sucks but that's the price you pay if you're doing this for a living. That is a sweet chair set up! It needs bigger speakers and a cup holder for my giant coffee mug, though! ;-)

I have severe carpal tunnel and have to wear this wicked wrist brace all the time. If I don’t wear it, the pain and twitching comes back quickly. Even when I feel normal, like I could go without it, I need to wear it. It kinda sucks but that’s the price you pay if you’re doing this for a living.

]]> By: ihudson http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4226447 ihudson Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:36:23 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4226447 So is this a real chair in the picture? If so what is its name or manufacturer? Thanks, IH So is this a real chair in the picture? If so what is its name or manufacturer?

Thanks,

IH

]]> By: Lovelyn http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4226208 Lovelyn Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:08:12 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4226208 I'm glad you found the post useful. A couple of you mentioned that your get tingling in your arms and/or hands. That's not something that you should ignore. Generally, if you experience pain or numbness and tingling, your body is trying to tell you that something's wrong. Ignoring that message will cause you more problems in the long run. If you can't afford to get massaged on a regular basis by a professional, self massage really helps. When I met my husband, he had tendinitis of the elbow so badly that he thought he'd have to give up being a musician. I taught him some self massage techniques and he cured himself. He's also cured himself of the tension headaches he used to get. In the post, I gave some ideas about what you can do for self massage, but I believe in experimenting. Different techniques work for different people. Experiment and figure out what works best for you. I’m glad you found the post useful.

A couple of you mentioned that your get tingling in your arms and/or hands. That’s not something that you should ignore.

Generally, if you experience pain or numbness and tingling, your body is trying to tell you that something’s wrong. Ignoring that message will cause you more problems in the long run.

If you can’t afford to get massaged on a regular basis by a professional, self massage really helps. When I met my husband, he had tendinitis of the elbow so badly that he thought he’d have to give up being a musician. I taught him some self massage techniques and he cured himself. He’s also cured himself of the tension headaches he used to get.

In the post, I gave some ideas about what you can do for self massage, but I believe in experimenting. Different techniques work for different people. Experiment and figure out what works best for you.

]]> By: Angel Cuala http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4226096 Angel Cuala Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:28:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4226096 Hi Darren, I have read of them somewhere else and been following them since I have a mild scoliosis about 10 years ago, but I still have to thank you and Lovelyn here. Taking off my hand from my mouse when not using is seldom that I do. I also learned a lot from the self message part. By the way, I have an off-topic question if you do not mind. Can I copy and paste a few sentences from your About Me page? I am now in the process of making a post the About Me page and I know yours can be a good example. I will include a link to it though. Hoping for your positive response. Keeping in touch. Angel Cuala aka Guardian Angel Hi Darren,

I have read of them somewhere else and been following them since I have a mild scoliosis about 10 years ago, but I still have to thank you and Lovelyn here. Taking off my hand from my mouse when not using is seldom that I do. I also learned a lot from the self message part.

By the way, I have an off-topic question if you do not mind. Can I copy and paste a few sentences from your About Me page? I am now in the process of making a post the About Me page and I know yours can be a good example. I will include a link to it though.

Hoping for your positive response.

Keeping in touch.

Angel Cuala
aka Guardian Angel

]]> By: Nappy Rash http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-4226093 Nappy Rash Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:27:26 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/09/21/how-to-avoid-the-physical-hazards-of-blogging/#comment-4226093 I moved my laptop up just 6 inches off the desk and the neck pain I have had for 6 years or so has lessened dramatically. Human are simply not made to type and soon (when processing speed is fast enough) we'll be able to talk not type, any accent, any amount of background noise, the day will hopefully be here very soon. I moved my laptop up just 6 inches off the desk and the neck pain I have had for 6 years or so has lessened dramatically. Human are simply not made to type and soon (when processing speed is fast enough) we’ll be able to talk not type, any accent, any amount of background noise, the day will hopefully be here very soon.

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