The simulation of man for the year 3000 goes viral on social networks; experts report reservations, but suggest cures with posture and sight
You’ve probably seen the 3D reproduction that simulates the impacts of technology in the appearance of human beings. The image is the result of a projection by the telecommunications company Toll Free Forwarding and was made according to expectations for the year 3000🇧🇷
Mindy’s call the future human being he would have a hunched back and a wider neck due to the excessive use of digital devices. The hands would have the shape of a claw, referring to the habit of typing on the cell phone. A second eyelid would also appear as protection from the lighting of electronic devices. No wonder the simulation has reverberated on social media. However, the experts consulted by the Estadio highlight reservations in this representation.
“I think the study was done more as a warning than a prediction of what will happen,” defends Ricardo Paletta, ophthalmologist and president of the Brazilian Society of Ophthalmology (SBO). He explains that the emergence of a second eyelid in less than 800 years of human evolution – the period predicted by projection – is nearly impossible.
A curved back and a wider neck are also excluded possibilities by Ivan Rocha, an orthopedist at the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the USP’s Hospital das Clínicas.
According to him, although the projection is based on issues already identified and known – such as posture problems and clawing hands – it ignores scientific advances regarding human evolution. “This estimate assumes that posture problems can pass to our offspring as more adaptable traits. Projection may have a basis of truth, but that’s not how it would happen.”
Although this representation is far from becoming a reality, it does not mean that care is not required when using electronic devices. See the tips🇧🇷
Cervical care
Excessive smartphone use can cause cervical spine problems, warns Alexandre Fogaça, an orthopedist and member of the Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SBOT). He explains that the common position in the use of the cell phone – the one with the neck bent downwards – subjects the cervical muscles to prolonged stress. This can lead to pain, neck stiffness, herniated discs, and chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis. “Therefore, the use of these devices must be moderate,” he points out.
When it comes to children and adolescents, the subject deserves even more attention. According to Fabiano Nunes, orthopedist at BP – Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, young people who are still developing and who spend a lot of time with a curved spine can have deformations.
“In these cases it is necessary to seek orthopedic care as soon as possible, because as the child grows the postural problem can become irreversible or require corrective surgery,” he says. To avoid this problem, the ideal is for parents to encourage activities away from the screens and limit the time they use cell phones, video games and computers.
Pay attention to the arms and hands
Typing on the device also requires attention. “Long typing overloads the arm muscles and can cause tendon injuries,” explains Fogaça. Therefore, she advises to use the smartphone with caution and, when necessary, to use the device, making it with the screen closer to eye level.
It is also important to vary the typing modes and pay attention to the weight of the smartphone. People who type a lot with their thumb can develop rhizarthrosis, an inflammation that specifically affects the thumb joint.
Those who type a lot on their computer keyboard or hold heavy cell phones for many hours are more likely to develop wrist tendonitis.
remember to blink
Every time we look at a screen we enter a state of visual concentration. “When we enter this state, we decrease the frequency of the eyelids and the eye becomes dry,” warns Ricardo Paletta.
This dryness can cause burning, itching, and visual blurring. Therefore, remembering to blink when using electronic devices is essential to ensure proper lubrication. “When needed, the use of eye drops to replace the tear can also be prescribed by an ophthalmologist.”
Practice physical activities
“It is important to do physical activity consistent with age and co-morbidities at least three times a week under the supervision of a physical educator,” recommends Fogaça. He explains that the practice guarantees greater resistance in the muscles to resist daily stress.
Additionally, daily stretching is essential for maintaining healthy joints and preventing pain. “To stimulate the practice of stretching in children, especially when they are in the shooting phase (when your bones grow faster) also contributes to good posture and relieves pain, ”says Nunes.
work items
Adopting an ergonomic work environment is also important, especially for those who remain in the remote model. A good chair can make a difference. Fogaça’s recommendation is to use one with a backrest, which allows you to rest your feet on the floor and keep your hips and knees bent at 90 degrees.
Also pay attention to the location of the computer. Try using it at eye level, with the mouse and keyboard at the height of the bent elbow. Avoiding working on the sofa or bed also helps maintain a more ergonomic posture.
Avoid screens before bed
The screens of electronic devices emit light that hits a gland in our brain called the pineal gland. “The pineal gland controls our waking and sleeping state,” warns the ophthalmologist.
Explain that it is she who commands the moments of awakening and sleep. “When the screens are used near bedtime, it is as if the lighting on the screens tells the pineal gland that it is still daytime and that we must be in a waking state.” Therefore, she recommends that you stop using the screens two hours before bedtime.
take breaks
Encouraging intervals between uses of electronic equipment can prevent spinal and muscle problems. In case of work – be it on the computer or smartphone – Fogaça recommends breaks every two hours. “It is important to get up, walk a little and stretch the muscles. This favors both the musculoskeletal and vascular parts,” she explains. / COLLABORATE GIOVANNA CASTRO
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