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Pinball RSI??
- Thread starter Paul R Owen
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Funnily enough I did suffer from really bad pains down my wrist and forearm when I would play in a full days comp.
So much so, that I actually sought advice from the orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in upper limbs at the hospital. After some prodding and poking it was diagnosed as the nerve not sitting in a groove in the bone properly - more commonly found on people who wield swords. People who go to medieval re-enactments rather than Zorro.
The ulna on my right arm also protrudes at the wrist a little more than is usual. I also tend to suffer from sore hips and knees, which was my biggest concern going into the 30hr challenge.
However, I had no lasting effects of playing for 30hrs solid, mainly due to the fact I wasn't as concerned if I lost the ball so wasn't moving the machine as much (I only managed a single tilt during the whole event). I slightly changed my stance and the way I pressed the flipper buttons, so may have to try that the next time I am at a comp.
So much so, that I actually sought advice from the orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in upper limbs at the hospital. After some prodding and poking it was diagnosed as the nerve not sitting in a groove in the bone properly - more commonly found on people who wield swords. People who go to medieval re-enactments rather than Zorro.
The ulna on my right arm also protrudes at the wrist a little more than is usual. I also tend to suffer from sore hips and knees, which was my biggest concern going into the 30hr challenge.
However, I had no lasting effects of playing for 30hrs solid, mainly due to the fact I wasn't as concerned if I lost the ball so wasn't moving the machine as much (I only managed a single tilt during the whole event). I slightly changed my stance and the way I pressed the flipper buttons, so may have to try that the next time I am at a comp.
I specialise in upper limbs too but if you need to seek my help I fear your pinballing days would be over.
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Mine is different to that, it's just one small area about 1cm wide & is swollen.
What I meant to say in my original post, the pain around the palm and wrist area, is purely due to the way you stand. You should NOT be putting any weight on the machine with your normal stance. If you were to remove the machine you should be able to maintain the same stance. I found I was basically leaning on the machine the whole time, with my whole weight resting on my palms as well as the associated strain on my wrists, then factor in nudging and shoving the machine and it's easy to see how problems can develop.
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I need to remember that, that could be my problem.
Pfffffffttttttt
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It's NOT pinball. Just remembered - I was repairing an inner-tube and pressing really hard on the patch to get the damned thing to stick. 
Exactly why I get that ache after a long session, thanks Wayne I never thought about my stance really but you've hit the nail on the head there mate, are you tall? I'm 6'1 so leaning whilst playing comes naturally, I'll rethink my position as my back plays up too from prolonged gameplay, but I'd you can hit 30 hours and be fine that proves it's all in the stance, cheers, Jon
Only 5'10 - but being 6'1 you'll have longer arms than me!
Can you nudge like that? Sounds off balance but I'll give it a go!6'1 huh? perhaps you need to look into the Dutch wide legged stance...
Being taller is a real pain playing for long periods of time. I quite often get lower back pain from bending over the machines. Worst game for it was RFM. At 6'2" I couldn't see the top of the playfield due to the position of the monitor. Pretty much felt like this after playing....
