Do gamers have bad backs?

Competitive gaming usually involves sitting for long periods of time. Sitting with bad posture can lead to muscle strain, which is the most common cause of low back pain. Players may feel aching in their low backs a couple of hours into a gaming session, especially if they’re playing on a consistent basis.

How should I sit while playing video games?

Sit with your hips all the way back in the chair so your back is pressed against the back rest. Keep both thighs flat on the chair. Sitting cross-legged or otherwise off balance may lead to conditions such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction, piriformis syndrome (sciatica), or lower crossed syndrome.

Do gamers have bad posture?

The next negative side effect of over-gaming deals with posture. Perhaps the most predictable side effect of all, poor posture while gaming can lead to real issues with back and neck pain.

How high should your monitor be for gaming?

Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at—or slightly below—eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. Position the monitor at least 20 inches (51 cm) from your eyes—about an arm’s length distance.

Should your gaming monitor be centered?

Research shows the center of the monitor should be about 17-18 degrees below horizontal for optimal viewing, and this is where it will be if you follow the simple arm extension/finger pointing tip.

What angle should your monitor be?

Get the angle-of-vision right Equally important is the viewing angle: the top of the monitor should be slightly lower than eye level so the viewer is looking down at an angle of about 15 degrees. Tilt the monitor up 10 to 20 degrees from vertical.

What is a good viewing angle for LCD monitor?

35 degrees to negative

When you’re sitting at your workstation your hips should be?

Push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair. Adjust the seat height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees equal to, or slightly lower than, your hips. Adjust the back of the chair to a 100°-110° reclined angle. Make sure your upper and lower back are supported.

What does good sitting posture look like?

Best sitting position avoiding crossing knees or ankles. maintaining a small gap between the back of the knees and the chair. positioning knees at the same height or slightly lower than the hips. placing ankles in front of the knees.