Posture tips for laptop users

How to use a laptop safely to prevent back, neck and shoulder problems.



The features that make laptops very portable, such as a screen attached to the keyboard, are the same features that make it difficult for people to adopt correct posture when using them.

Here are a few quick ways you can make your laptop safer and more comfortable to use:

-   Use a separate keyboard and mouse so the laptop can be put on a stand and the screen can sit at eye level.
-   Use your laptop on a stable base where there's support for your arms, and not on your lap.
-   Take regular breaks. If you're moving, there's a lot less stress on your muscles and joints across the day.
-   Adopt a [good sitting posture](https://www.livehealthily.com/self-care/how-to-sit-correctly) with lower back support, and ensure other desk equipment is within reach.
-   Get into good habits before the aching starts. Neck, shoulder and back problems tend to gradually build up over time.


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Laptops allow us to be able to work more flexibly, but they have been blamed for causing work-related back, neck and shoulder problems. (Posture tips laptop users)

Laptops allow us to be able to work more flexibly, but they have been blamed for causing work-related back, neck and shoulder problems.