Posture tips for gamers really boils down to ergonomics. Yet, how many of us are experts in the best position for our body? Plus, when fatigue sets in, you may find yourself subconsciously breaking all of the ergonomic rules, especially if you are focusing on something else like winning at Fortnite. Yet, maintaining your posture is super critical for your health, especially in the long run. Low back pain and neck pain, as well as problems with your hands and wrists are all common problems that can turn your passion for gaming into nothing but pain and misery.

Obutto offers the best sim racing cockpits on the market today. Designed with ergonomic principles in mind, our mission is to ensure your body stays in the correct ergonomic position so you can be totally immersed in your gaming experience without experiencing any ill effects that bad posture can cause. From a reclining gaming chair that will envelop you in comfort to the adjustable monitor stands so you can have your screens the proper distance for optimal ergonomic viewing, our racing simulator cockpits have it all. Below, we’ll go over some great posture tips for gamers so they can play for hours with no aches and pains. Visit us online to get started today!

POSTURE TIPS FOR GAMERS

The Sitting Position

Since gaming is an activity that is primarily done while sitting, the way you sit can have a huge impact on your back. For the most part, this has to do with the gaming chair. As most of you have probably experienced, when you sit in an uncomfortable gaming chair, your back starts hurting. This is because it does not have the proper support it needs. Keeping your back in the best ergonomic position for your body will be a revolution in how you feel.

While gaming, it’s incredibly easy to slouch and/or lean, especially in the middle of a fight scene or other intense moment. By investing in an ergonomic chair, such as Obutto’s best sim racing cockpits, it will be impossible to slouch or lean over. This will keep your back in a great position no matter what is happening on the screen. In addition, the laid back position is often overlooked. Not only does this take pressure off your back so you don’t have aches and pains, but your spine will be properly aligned, which prevents future problems with hip and joint pain.

The Headrest

Many gamers overlook the importance of the head rest. Another common problem while gaming is jutting your head too far forward, part of which is due to the seated position. By having a good headrest, your neck muscles will relax because they don’t have to work so hard holding your head up, which will ease tension in your neck and cause less headaches. Furthermore, when in a reclined, ergonomic position, such as the ultimate gaming chairs by Obutto, your neck will stay in that position throughout the duration of your gaming time.

The Viewing Position

The proper position of your monitor is crucial for helping to eliminate eye strain, as well as neck strain. If your monitor is too far away, your body will naturally lean forward so you can see it better. This puts all parts of your body and spine out of alignment, causing strain and aches in your back, neck, and eyes. If your monitor is too close, this causes a different kind of strain on the eyes that can result in headaches. You may also pull your neck backwards, which can cause pain. You also don’t want to be playing games with your head turned for hours on end. You want to be looking at the screens head-on as much as possible.

For proper ergonomic viewing, it is recommended that your screen be at least 20 inches away from your face. This is equivalent to an arm’s length. Your screen should also be at eye level so your neck is not looking up or down, but so that it stays in a neutral position while viewing. Your head is meant to be in alignment with your spine so you’re not carrying more weight from your skull than you need to be.

The Keyboard Position

The position of the keyboard is also critical in the well-being of your hands and wrists. One of the most common problems experienced by gamers is wrist problems and carpal tunnel syndrome. This can be caused by holding your wrists and hands in a locked position for a good part of the day. This compresses the nerves that then cause pain, numbness, tingling, and even weakness in the hands. Permanent damage can occur. Your keyboard position can help ward off these problems with your hands and wrists.

Your elbows should be at a 90 degree bend at all times. They should also be supported close to the body. You should not be holding your arms out; your arms will get tired very quickly if you do. The keyboard should be close to the body so that you are not straining any muscles to reach it. Your muscles should not be contracted in this position. Instead, everything should be relaxed and normal. Having a mousepad with wrist support also helps as well so your hand is not constantly in an inverted position while typing or using the keyboard.

The Lower Body Position

Admittedly, your lower body is not doing a whole lot while gaming. Therein lies the problem. Because you are sitting for long periods of time, which your body was not designed to do, blood flow can be restricted. When your foot or leg falls asleep, this is caused by no blood flow, so is obviously not a good sign. Sitting over time can cause circulation issues and pressure on the legs, hips, and feet. This can even cause nerve damage and blood clots, which no one wants.

The solution is an ergonomic chair from Obutto. By sitting in a reclined position, the pressure is taken off your hips, back, and knees. Your feet will naturally find a good resting position that does not entail them being crossed. Your hips will be all the way back in your chair, providing much-needed support and relief for your back. Our footrest is adjustable as well, so you can find the best resting distance and position for your feet. While we understand that once you start gaming, it’s hard to leave the game. However, taking breaks, getting up, and moving around — even stretching — all get the blood flowing again, which promotes good health.

Truly, ergonomics is the only way to still allow for optimal health in a society where the vast majority of us sit all day long. Our bodies were designed for constant movement, much like wild animals. Sitting puts a whole different sort of stress on our bodies that must be managed for optimal health and wellness.

Obutto has spent 15 years studying ergonomics in order to bring you the best in gaming chairs and sim racing cockpits, as well as workstation desks. Our ultimate gaming chairs are designed to not only allow you, the gamer, the best gaming experience, but to also help protect your body from the many hours of sitting you do all day long. We’ve started from the ground up, taking in consideration every part of your body and the ideal sitting position so that you can continue to game for years to come without undue aches and strains.

Starting with the seat, we’ve chosen a real race car seat that is plush, soft, and comfortable not only for sim racing, but for all types of gaming. We’ve allowed this seat to be fully adjustable so you can sit in an inclined position. The footrest is adjustable as is all of the monitor stands, keyboard and mouse tray, and steering wheel mount. The monitor stands are separate so you can fully customize your viewing angles. We’ve even included a hidden wire management system so you have a place for those pesky wires. We only use the best materials so you can rest assured that your sim racing cockpit is solid. With a cup holder included, we’ve truly thought of everything you would need for the best gaming experience imaginable.

If you are interested in Obutto’s ergonomic gaming chairs, visit our site to learn more, and order today!