been told its due to weak back muscles which leads to your neck muscles holding your head up instead of the upper back. Working the lower back and upper back helps but physio is what i need to get it to be 100% better.

peekn

United States1152 Posts

April 06 2011 06:22 GMT

#22

I have a feeling that some slouching is the cause of your problems, tighten up that posture and things should start looking up!!

DJEtterStyle

United States2766 Posts

April 06 2011 06:35 GMT

#23

Not to worry, gentlemen. I have the solution. It involves leaning back on a comfortable couch or recliner and playing games on an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 instead of hunching over a desk.

xZiGGY

United Kingdom801 Posts

April 06 2011 06:37 GMT

#24

On April 06 2011 14:44 Clearout wrote:
I sit in a sort of squatting position infront of my computer all day and should by all means either be a hunchback or be have a neck stiff as a log. Strangely though I don't have any neck or back issues.

Give it 20 years, it's like some [lame analogy of things taking a long time and doing damage slowly or blah]

nitdkim

1264 Posts

April 06 2011 06:44 GMT

#25

i suggest just changing the monitor height to make it so that it is parallel and your eye level is at middle of the monitor. :/

Ryndika

1489 Posts

April 06 2011 08:17 GMT

#26

I wish I didnt have so tall desktop I have now in home. It feels pretty awkward and I can hardly make position for my legs because my chair is set so high. Leads me to different kind of pains and I've been trying to make somekind of do-it-yourself playground with chairs and pillows.

Sometimes my shoulders get stuck and I really cant move them normally, it feels very weird but I'm able to fix it by moving my hands around. At those times I think I should take breaks more often. ^^

Didn't day9 do somekind of video of positioning yourself and hardware? Anyone else found it nearly impossible? Like having your mousehand at the edge of the table just feels so weird. My hand is like 60cm away from the edge of table, next to the monitor.

Vei

United States2845 Posts

April 06 2011 08:18 GMT

#27

Game with proper posture and start working out. these are bad ailments to have so young in life man, don't tolerate it. Be sure your traps are strong enough, your back muscles, your core, your delts..

utyske

Denmark185 Posts

April 06 2011 08:28 GMT

#28

If I'm not carefull, I get pain in my neck and right arm, when playing SC2.

I've been a gamer for a lot of years, am 36 y/o now, and I've found that I just have to spend a couple of hours in the gym every week, and it's fine.

Just getting warmed up, and using my muscles in another way than usual, is all it takes for me, and losing a couple of pounds, is just a bonus. :D

Clawlock

Australia29 Posts

April 06 2011 11:07 GMT

#29

I used to suffer terrible RSI in my shoulders and now I'm a huge advocate of ergonomics and stretching to PREVENT muscle strain. If you're feeling the pain it's not too late but fixing it does take time and commitment.

How you sit and face your monitor are huge factors. Sitting ergononically means having all joints at right angles: elbows, hips, knees, ankles. Everything else should be parallel: head, torso, shins, upper arms & thighs, lower arms.

Learning proper stretches always helps and should be done each hour or continual sitting.

If you are having major issues, e.g. pain and strain without prolonged sitting / prolonged movement then see a physiotherapist who can diagnose the issue and offer appropriate short term/long terms solutions.

couches

618 Posts

April 06 2011 12:25 GMT

#30

See a doctor if it's regular pain.

In the mean time focus on good posture and maybe get a better chair. If you are hunched over a lot with your head shifted forward maybe you need glasses to see the monitor better. Or your chair is too tall/monitor too low.

The KY

United Kingdom6252 Posts

April 06 2011 12:32 GMT

#31

My worst issue is the lack of a desk in my tiny room. I play SC2 on a laptop on my bed, and the funny angle makes my wrist hurt like fuck. Sad face.

Narwhal

United Kingdom314 Posts

April 06 2011 12:33 GMT

#32

I haven't had regular pains, I did have one extremely bad case of neck cramp which was the most painful thing I have ever experienced ; more so than braking my arm. which lasted for 3 days.

The problem came from staying awake for long hours playing/surfing/watching on the internet. I still do these but I am conscious of it and regularly move my neck(head) around.

dreamsmasher

816 Posts

April 06 2011 12:40 GMT

#33

you should frequently stretch throughout the day and try to pay attention to your posture. sitting in traditional chairs is actually really terrible for your lower back muscles since they give them no support, so try not to lean back in your chair so much.

sitting on an exercise ball is also really good/yoga stretching.

Maynarde

Australia1286 Posts

April 06 2011 12:42 GMT

#34

You gotta not hunch forward and have a chair with good back support. Then you'll rarely get neck / back pain. Also don't lean too far back.

SYNC_qx

Germany197 Posts

April 06 2011 12:42 GMT

#35

I usually jsut get this while wearing a headset..

ChiefMag

1 Post

July 13 2015 10:33 GMT

#36

Hi

I have been playing on my laptop in my bed the last couple of days. Since I have my mouse on the bed and the laptop on my feet they are at different height. This makes my left neck hurt not only when I'm playing but all the time. Is this something serious, cuz im only 14 years old... Im gonna follow the tip with not gaming for a few days though. Also gonna start game at a table so they're at the same height, not creating any awkward positions.

HornyHerring

Papua New Guinea1059 Posts

July 13 2015 11:02 GMT

#37

On July 13 2015 19:33 ChiefMag wrote:
Hi

I have been playing on my laptop in my bed the last couple of days. Since I have my mouse on the bed and the laptop on my feet they are at different height. This makes my left neck hurt not only when I'm playing but all the time. Is this something serious, cuz im only 14 years old... Im gonna follow the tip with not gaming for a few days though. Also gonna start game at a table so they're at the same height, not creating any awkward positions.

Left neck? Dude, you've got two necks?! Forget the pain, this shit is a serious medical condition, you should get yourself checked!

In all seriousness - being in uncomfortable position for too long will always cause pain. Since you're young and your body is still developing I would suggest switching to a healthier and more stable position. The pain will go away.

Luoson

New Zealand153 Posts

July 26 2015 13:13 GMT

#38

Get a better chair, get a "corner table" where your arms and wrists are flat. Not saying this will solve everyone's problem problem but the amount of people i see with square tables with their wrists hanging off the edge is unbelievable and this DOES count towards future issues.

Cascade

Australia5405 Posts

July 26 2015 13:21 GMT

#39

Google search on ergonomic desk setup. Probably worth the effort to set up your desk properly if you are going to spend a lot of time at it.

OtherWorld

France17333 Posts

July 26 2015 15:09 GMT

#40

Or just do neck workout to get dem neck muscles stronger and more resistant