StaceyPowers Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Does anyone here have issues with RSI, carpal tunnel, or anything else that makes your wrists/hands swell or hurt? What are your strategies for dealing with this and continuing to enjoy your games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I haven't really encountered any issues like this before but the most sensible thing is to limit your gaming session time, take more breaks and also to go see a medical expert for assistance in fixing the issue. Withywarlock and Family sedan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 It hasn't been an issue for me but then again I don't play daily for long periods of time. Years ago I used to play The Sims for HOURS. I think my eyes get tired before my hands do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 It's not something that I have actually experienced but have heard from a few people who have passed through such pains and it's not something cool according to them. Personally, I'd stop playing once I feel any discomfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Just to piggyback on your good recommendations, I believe this applies to handhelds, especially smartphones, which imo have become the right size to stir up early arthritis and carpal tunnel issues. No one is asking for my advice but if they were I'd say to take breaks with your phone and maybe even seek out different ways to hold and use it instead of that same claw grip. I do get my finger start to play up after hold the W key for hours. DC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 18 hours ago, StaceyPowers said: Does anyone here have issues with RSI, carpal tunnel, or anything else that makes your wrists/hands swell or hurt? What are your strategies for dealing with this and continuing to enjoy your games? It something that might have happened to someone who's played for far longer than he's supposed to before such injuries can occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naiwen Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I don't have any issues myself with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 If the symptoms of the carpal tunnel becomes too much, it's very important that you properly have it checked out by a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m76 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Sometimes I do much more clicks during work than gaming, so it happens that my wrist gets sore. To alleviate the issue I can switch the mouse to my left hand during work, so my right hand can be rested enough for gaming 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, m76 said: Sometimes I do much more clicks during work than gaming, so it happens that my wrist gets sore. To alleviate the issue I can switch the mouse to my left hand during work, so my right hand can be rested enough for gaming 😛 My left hand is as useless as fuck when it comes to taking over the task carried out with my right hand. I can't swap both of them seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head_Hunter Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Playing video games long, causes tired hands, strain in the fingers which causes stiffness of the hands. That's why break and exercise is needed at times to straighten up the hands and body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 11:12 PM, Head_Hunter said: Playing video games long, causes tired hands, strain in the fingers which causes stiffness of the hands. That's why break and exercise is needed at times to straighten up the hands and body. Yeah - the break and time isn't only good for your thumb and wrist but also for your general sanity and cooling of your brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin11 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 If I stay long pressing the pad of PS console it makes my hand to be weak, feeling the heat that's why I take some time off to rest my hands before starting again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Justin11 said: If I stay long pressing the pad of PS console it makes my hand to be weak, feeling the heat that's why I take some time off to rest my hands before starting again. I think that it gets to a time when you play too long, it gets to numb your fingers for over pressing these pad buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin11 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Heatman said: I think that it gets to a time when you play too long, it gets to numb your fingers for over pressing these pad buttons. I do fee the heat, and whenever I see myself in such kind of scenario I immediately take some rest to take a walk feel brand new then come back again to continue where I stopped, of I didn't go anywhere that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
