Correct Posture When Using A Laptop Computer

Do You Suffer From "Laptop Slouch"?

Have you ever noticed that people tend to slouch when they're using their laptops? It doesn't matter if they're using the laptop on their knee or on a desk, they tend to slouch a little.

When balancing your laptop on your knee, you will tend to lean forwards and downwards so that you can see both the display and the keyboard.

When you're using a laptop on a desk, you will still tend to lean further forward and drop your head lower than if you were using a desktop.

It's because, however you use your laptop, the monitor will tend to be quite a bit lower than if you were using a standard desktop with an independent monitor.

It can cause problems with back pain and neck pain if you're not careful. Fortunately, there are some very cost effective ways to avoid this problem.

You could get a laptop docking station and an external monitor of course - but that tends to be a bit of a pricey solution. It also ties you down to using your laptop in one place. The kit is moveable, but not very portable if you know what I mean.

A better solution might be the use of a laptop stand. These angle the laptop and raise the display so that it is much nearer to your eye level when you are correctly seated.

Most are adjustable, according to user preference - and they are relatively inexpensive. You can pick them up for just a few dollars.

These stands work best when used with an external keyboard and mouse - but both of these items are very inexpensive these days. You'll still pay much less than you would were you to shell out for a docking station and a monitor - and you would need the keyboard and mouse with the docking station anyway.

So, if you find yourself with back or neck pain after you've been using your laptop, have a look at a laptop stand. It's a very cost effective way to improve your posture and avoid laptop slouch.