Why do gamers get carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is basically the inflammation of the transverse carpal ligament : This syndrome is most commonly caused by putting too much pressure for too long on that area. Now gamers do their gaming mostly with a mouse, keyboard or a game controller. read more

Though, touting this study may not be the end all, be all, of an argument, because there are many injuries that are similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in nature, and many of these are believed to be a result of increased video game playing. read more

When someone has carpal (say: KAR-pul) tunnel syndrome, or CTS, the "tunnel" of bones and ligaments in the wrist has narrowed. This narrowed tunnel pinches a nerve, causing a tingly feeling or numbness in a person's hand, especially in the thumb and first three fingers. read more