Guest post by self-proclaimed nerd gamer Kiera Walters

I’ll admit it. I’m a nerd. I embrace the geek title and everything that it entails. I like comic books, Science Fiction, and superhero movies. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, I will unequivocally state, now that I know better, that I refuse to sacrifice my own health for my nerdy habits.

Sore Neck and Back From Gaming

Several years ago I began to play World of Warcraft. I know, I know, it’s an addiction. The WoW world is so robust and captivating that it’s easy to get sucked in. For awhile there I was playing for several hours every single day, and I began to develop a terrible pain in my lower back and neck. I couldn’t figure out what it was from, though I should’ve known!

I began getting massages once a month from a massage therapist friend of mine, and after remarking on how tight my shoulder muscles were, she asked me if I was a gamer. Now, I don’t wear WoW t-shirts or superhero capes to my massage appointments, so the only way she knew was because of the very specific type of muscle strain that I was presenting.

Ergonomic Gaming Desk to the Rescue!

My friend suggested that I look into improving my gaming posture by investing in an ergonomic gaming desk. This was a relief. At first I thought she was going to suggest that I give up gaming all together, which I’m not really willing to do. After all, gaming is such a great way for me to burn off stress at the end of my day.

Since my massage therapist friend made this recommendation to get an ergonomic gaming desk, I’ve checked a few of them out. The thing about the Mobo that impresses me most is that it is portable and it doesn’t take up much room. The fact that I can clamp the keyboard tray onto my chair, without actually spending money on an entirely new desk, has been quite an incentive for me to try it out.

I’m not an expert on ergonomics, but I feel like it’s crucial to invest in the long-term health of our bodies, no matter what we do with our free time! Nerdy gamers like me, IT people, even regular old office folk can definitely benefit from an ergonomic gaming desk. After all, it’s not the “gaming” part of the desk that’s important, it’s the ergonomics.

Do you have an ergonomics story to share? We’d love to hear it!

Applying the term ergonomics to extended episodes of sitting wasn’t common until computer work became much more integrated into the workplace, in the 1980s. Since then, quite a bit of our assumptions and understandings of ergonomics relates to repetitive, and stationary, office work.

In the past few years, there has been a tremendous amount of new types of chairs populating the marketplace. Many modern offices include kneeling chairs, exercise balls, and traditional curved back office chairs.

What kind of chair do you prefer to use?

Especially interesting for Mobo users is the information on common keyboard myths. The article debunks the belief that keyboards must always be at a certain distance from the monitor, that they should be placed at a very specific height and angle, and that they should be slightly removed from the mouse.

For more information, check out the article here.

I first heard about the Alexander Technique several weeks, when integrative physician Dr. Weil briefly mentioned it on Twitter. The gist is this: trained specialists help you learn how to have good posture again.

While children naturally have perfect posture, over the years our ability to maintain good posture erodes, dramatically. The Alexander Technique helps you learn to reduce tension so that your posture improves and you no longer suffer the pain and health issues that come with poor posture.

While this article briefly mentions the Alexander Technique, overall the article discusses how if your posture is bad, no chair will save you. In fact, some ergonomics experts have created chairs that are actually worse for posture than old-fashioned straight back chairs were.

Read more here: http://www.alexandertechnique.com/articles/chairs/

In today’s workplace, the average person spends the majority of their day banging away at a keyboard. Increasing the stress and strain placed on the muscles, tendons and joints of the neck, back, shoulders and arms. Over time, this stress and strain can lead to a host of severe Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Luckily, there’s a way to remain comfortable and productive. Maintaining a neutral body position while seated and working at a computer is essential for slowing and alleviating the symptoms of RSIs.

With the Mobo, you don’t have to think about maintaining a neutral body position while at the computer. The Mobo is engineered to naturally encourage a neutral and comfortable body posture. This helps reduce the static load on your upper body making work . . . well, not as much work. Boost your productivity. Maximize your comfort. Protect your health.

“More than 8 million people are affected with carpal tunnel syndrome each year.”

“Over 260,000 carpal tunnel release surgeries are performed annually.”

“Tragically, carpal tunnel surgeries have a 57% failure rate.”

“Up to 36% of carpal tunnel syndrome patients require unlimited medical treatment.”

Source: US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Hazard Association

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Create. Connect. Conquer. Comfortably.

Online Gaming, web surfing, blogging and social networking have become some of our favorite pastimes. But long hours at the keyboard have lasting negative effects on our bodies. Bad posture and a poorly designed workstation can lead to painful, often debilitating Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Mobo is the healthier way to play. Not only can the Mobo help protect you from injury, by naturally encouraging a healthy neutral body position, it can also provide the comfort you need to stay in the game longer. The Mobo eliminated awkward stretching r reaching for computer controls by bringing the keyboard and mouse to you. So, sit back, relax and take advantage of having your world right at your fingertips.

A powerful weapon to have in your online gaming arsenal.

More gaming, chatting, blogging and networking with less health risk.

Experience the freedom and comfort of having your computer controls come to you.

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