Norwalk, CT
A 18-year-old male asked:
When i play video games i play leaning in with elbows on my knees holding my controller. recently my shoulder/neck has been hurting then since yesterday my right arm/ elbow has been weak every time i play? what are possible reasons/issues?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Pinched nerves: In your neck due to wrong posturing, stop the video games for now, rest your neck , use warm compresses, pain killers unless contraindicated, if no improvement see your doctor, good luck
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Last updated Jul 19, 2019
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