Poker is a sitting game, and back problems can often occur

[Delafere]

I believe that it is additionally necessary to engage in active sports and to walk often. For example, I hunt volleyball. Do not forget to monitor your health

 

[Ruslan L]

I believe that it is additionally necessary to engage in active sports and to walk often. For example, I hunt volleyball. Do not forget to monitor your health

I absolutely agree with you. A player's physical form plays a very important role and directly affects his results. It is very important to regularly do sports, or at least spend active rest, for example, a walk in the fresh air is also a good option.

 

[ObbleeXY]

I quite enjoy a roound of golf -- I'm not as young as I used to be...but walking about a picturesque landscape for 3.5-4.5 hours has been very good for my back (I had back surgery 12 years ago).

Another thing you can do is get a sit-stand desk. it is quite tiring at first, but you get uised to it -- and they have spoecial matts to stand on whick are good for changing foot position. The "Varidesk" is the one I have. (You can fit 3 monitors across them too...so good for multi-tabling.). Really easy to move from sitting to standing position with thes desk.

You should also have some good posture habits. Sitting in a way to support your back...using a good chair...getting up to move every so often...stand...stretch...etc.

Some people like to sit on one of those exercise balls...I tried it...but really not for me.

Cheers,
JT

 

[10gerka]

you are very right, sitting for long hours can affect your health, but it is important to control your playing time and give yourself breaks to go out and relax.

 

[meagain00]

Yes. I had a surgery on my back last November. I play and work sitted. And physical activities are not part of my routine. I really need to start something.

Sometimes I go to the swimmingpool, but I know I have to do more.

After a battery of exams, the Doctor said my health is pretty good, despiting my overweight (lol).

I hope I can change my behaviors and get more active!

Please, do the same, go to exercises, drink water, sleep well, see the Sun (it won't bite you!).

meagain00

 

[Risto234]

If you use tablet and/or smart phone to play poker then obviously you can easily move around while playing rather than sit at standstill lol ...

 

[Gallarado777]

that's right, I've been playing a lot of computer games lately and I don't do much sports, I need to start playing sports again and spend little time playing games, I think we'll fix it in the future

 

[MK_]

... that's why I usually play laying down

 

[GNuTTz]

Yes, you are sitting most of the time. Why not get up and stretch once in a while.

 

[rachelle2291]

It is so important to have a good chair with good back support.

 

[nerobs9]

Yes, unfortunately it is. I plan to take up running, I hope I succeed)

 

[waynaldo009]

Yeah I play soccer and hike often to counter the sitting.

 

[Luvepoker]

I have had back issues for many years due to an injury. That is probably the hardest part of my playing poker. I need to get up and walk around after a while or the pain get really unbearable. Online we at least get a break every hour but in live tournaments 2 hours can get a bit long and painful for me.

 

[valeski 28]

Good morning.That is why I do not tend to play long sessions ,just a few hours per day and try to walk during the breaks or even during my daily sessions.A good gaming chair would help a lot

 

[stepashka321]

You can work at the computer while standing...

 

[Sopt]

There is a strong connection between physical and mental health, so regular exercise should not only prevent you from back pain but enhance your ability to play poker. If you look into e-sports scene you will see a lot of pro players in top shape or at least being slim. They take breaks while playing and most are regulars at fitness.

 

[skaterick]

one of my ankles used to swell up after sitting in front of the laptop much of the day !

 

[danydidi]

i have a neck problem after a car accident long ago .and it kills me when paying poker .on online its ok i can lay my head on a couch or something but when playing in real ,sometimes i have to stop and go lay down .its killing me