Technopathies are diseases caused by the use of new technologies. These 3.0 diseases –as they are also called- are associated with the us...
SOME PHYSICAL PATHOLOGIES LINKED TO THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Hearing problems. They arise from listening to music and other content with headphones at a higher volume than recommended. Its repeated use over time causes irreversible damage such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and difficulties in differentiating acute auditory signals.Visual disturbances. They range from eye strain and dryness, redness to blurred vision, conjunctivitis, and headaches.
Tendinitis. The pain in tendons and thumbs is more and more frequent. In some patients, it even extends to the wrists and up to the elbow. They are difficult to relieve and very durable over time.
Carpal tunnel syndrome. The hand shows numbness and difficulty moving because the carpal tunnel is trapped by the repeated position when typing and the blood from the nerve does not flow. Causes sharp pain.
Cervicals heavily loaded. Bad posture at the computer doesn't come for free. We can progressively notice how the cervical's contract and the pain is reflected in other areas of the spine and back.
Insomnia. We sleep fewer hours and of worse quality. To this is added that, when we wake up, the first thing we do is pick up the mobile to see the time and check the omnipresent notifications. A bad habit that exacerbates the difficulties to get back to sleep and rest properly.
PSYCHOLOGICAL PATHOLOGIES: WHAT YOU DO NOT SEE BUT DO FEEL
Nomophobia. We already talked about it on our blog with the psychologist Dolors Mas. The fear of going out without a mobile phone and being disconnected is part of the new generation pathologies that cause unease, stress, anxiety, sweating, anger ... Does it sound familiar?Device addiction. Social networks are very much to blame for this but it is difficult to discern if what really happens to us is that we are hooked on the mobile phone or its applications. Be that as it may, frustration, narcissism, and low self-esteem have skyrocketed with the arrival of Instagram or Facebook.
Phantom vibration syndrome. It is said of that feeling that they are contacting us when it is not real. This leads us to be able to look at our mobile more than 100 times a day, they explain it very well in the study Are we hyperconnected ?.
Hypochondria. Believing everything that search engines say, without contrasting information, gives more than one headache. This problem more evident when health consultations are made. If you feel unwell, consult your doctor in case of doubt, much more reliable than Doctor Google.
TIPS TO AVOID TECHNO-DISEASES
Control the time you spend glued to the screens. It's easier if you set control limits with apps created for this purpose. You can also extend it to your children through different digital parental control solutions such as Qustodio.Eye breaks. Look up and focus to a distant point every 15 minutes, you will notice how visual discomfort is reduced.
Disconnect between one and two hours before sleeping. We know that it is a daunting task but its benefits are multiple: better rest, tightening of the muscles of the hands and arms, cervical relaxation ...
Schedules with 0 technology. Remember them with your family. Some moments "without the phone" can be the hours of lunch and dinner or other time slots in which to enjoy with ours without being aware of the Internet.
Buy an ergonomic mouse. They avoid affections in the wrists and forearm thanks to the fact that they do not strain any muscles or nerves.
