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Esports has been a growing trend in sports over the past decade, and the number of eSports athletes has grown rapidly since it has become a viable career option, particularly in the younger population. Spending long hours sitting in front of a screen with repetitive arm and hand movements predisposes a youngster to various injuries. Read on as we take a look at the top injuries in eSports.
Gamers often complain of wrist pain with associated numbness and tingling sensation in the hand, which can be an indication of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is caused by impingement or irritation of the median nerve at the base of your hand about the wrist, causing inflammation and triggering the symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently seen in people who spend a lot of time using a computer, like a PC gamer.
The Tennis Elbow is to the racket players and the Mouse Elbow is to the eSports athletes. Both are pointing to a condition known as lateral epicondylitis. Mouse elbow is an overuse injury that is often due to repetitive stress and increased tension of the forearm muscles resulting in deterioration and inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow. The pain and inflammation will result from the overloading of these muscles with repetitive bending and stretching of the wrist, such as with the point-and-click motions when using a computer mouse.
The usual slouch, forward head posture makes a gamer prone to back issues, particularly in the low back area. Sitting for too long hours stretches the back muscles and eventually weaken them, promoting the development of back pain. The lower back is the most often affected, but the neck and shoulder can hurt as well.
The feeling of sore muscles or stiff and painful joints are usual signs of overuse. Repetitive movements can build up tension in various parts of the body. To relieve the stresses on these affected areas, try to move them as frequently as possible. If you’re feeling fatigued or slight pain, stand and shake those tension off from your joints and muscles. Moving the part can enhance the circulation in the area and replenishes the nutrients depleted during long hours of gaming. While this can provide short-term pain relief, having a Recovapro massage gun at hand all the time can provide a better effect that is more sustained.
For the how-to-videos on how to use Recovapro on these conditions, click here: Mouse Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Low Back Pain
