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This time, the keyword is wrist stretching, so I put together a post on wrist health that gamers should know about.

In MapleStory especially, you often end up staying in the same position for long periods, so wrist health matters even more. Since this is something worth paying attention to, I gathered a few brief tips and references.

Be careful before the pain starts

It is important to go to the hospital once pain starts, but of course it is even better to be a little more careful beforehand and avoid getting hurt in the first place. After looking up the main points worth keeping in mind, this is what I found.

• Keep your wrist as straight as possible when using the mouse

Try to keep your wrist aligned with the mouse, rather than bent upward or off to the side.

• Absolutely no keyboard smashing

When you play games, there are always moments that make you tilt. At times like that, some people lose their temper and slam the keyboard, the so-called “shotgun” move. This is obviously not just a wrist health issue, but repeated impact is especially bad, so it is something you really need to hold back.

• Do not keep your wrist pressed against the edge of the desk for long

Sometimes this posture happens without you noticing, but you should make a conscious effort to avoid leaving your wrist pressed against the edge of the desk.

• Avoid long, uninterrupted periods of gaming or work

At minimum, once every hour, it is a good idea to briefly shake out your hands and do some light stretching.

If these bad habits keep repeating and building up, symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can appear. If that happens, do not try to endure the pain. It is best to get checked at the hospital as soon as possible.

Official wrist exercises distributed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

This image was distributed through the official blog of the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Korea. Since this is health-related information, I felt it would be better to use guidance from an official institution, so I am sharing it here with thanks.

If it hurts, make sure you go to the hospital

As mentioned above, the most important thing is still to go to the hospital right away if something starts to hurt. I used to put it off too, because it felt both worrying and bothersome when pain appeared somewhere that had never hurt before. But after having a few cases where going early turned out to be a real relief, I now try to get checked as soon as possible whenever I can. It is better for peace of mind as well. In any case, I hope you have a healthy Maple life.

Thank you for reading.