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Hi, after playing games for long sessions; my left shoulder (the back top of it) would start to hurt. this is the arm to use to press wasd. i use both to type, and only my right arm to click. why?

Q: hi, after playing games for long sessions; my left shoulder (the back top of it) would start to hurt. this is the arm to use to press wasd. i use both to type, and only my right arm to click. why?

: Seems you are overdoing the games you play, reduce the duration and intensity to a level where you do not hurt after the activity. You can try local heat and otc ibuprofen for a few days too. good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Seems you are overdoing the games you play, reduce the duration and intensity to a level where you do not hurt after the activity. You can try local heat and otc ibuprofen for a few days too. good luck

Answered 1/9/2023

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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I am very impressed that you can type at 111. Change position from time to time.

Answered 1/11/2023

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A member asked:

Hi, after playing games for long sessions; my left shoulder (the back top of it) would start to hurt. this is the arm to use to press wasd. i use both to type, and only my right arm to click. why?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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