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It measures your distance from the webcam.
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Choose your ideal sitting posture and set the frequency of distance checks. Adjust the notification trigger based on your preferred face-to-screen distance.
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Proper Posture for Better Health!
Forward Head Posture (FHP), commonly referred to as "Nerd Neck" or "Tech Neck", is a prevalent issue stemming from the modern lifestyle, characterized by extensive screen time on computers, smartphones, and other devices. It involves the head projecting forward of the cervical spine, leading to an imbalance between underactive and overactive muscles in the neck and shoulder region (Patwardhan et al., 2018; Clark et al., 2014).
Health Implications of FHP
Muscle Imbalances
Underactivity in deep neck flexors and overactivity in upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid, leading to neck strain and discomfort.
Cervicogenic Headaches
Cervicogenic Headaches: Caused by overactive muscles and trigger points in the upper cervical spine due to FHP (Barnherzig & Kingston, 2019).
TMJ Disorders
FHP alters the muscle dynamics around the neck and jaw, increasing pain and dysfunction in the TMJ (Chaves et al., 2014).
Neck Tightness/Pain
Arises from increased tension in the muscles above the hyoid bone, leading to discomfort and swallowing difficulties (Zheng et al., 2012).
Shoulder Issues
Shoulder Issues: Associated with rounded shoulders and impaired movement patterns, resulting in shoulder pain and impingement (Bayattork et al., 2019).
Respiratory Inefficiency
FHP affects diaphragm function, leading to compensatory overactivity of accessory respiratory muscles and disrupted normal breathing patterns (Okuro et al., 2011).
FHP is exacerbated by poor posture maintained during extensive screen time, gaming, and texting. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified these issues as more people are confined at home, leading to increased incidences of FHP (Bowles, 2020). The "text neck" phenomenon, where looking down at phones for extended periods exacerbates FHP, has also been highlighted as a significant health concern (Hansraj, 2014).
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Spiner also allows you to set fixed-time reminders beyond the main distance notifications. These reminders can prompt activities such as looking out of a window or displaying pre-selected exercises.
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