Esports Healthcare: Gamer Warm-up

[@kamronnelson]

This is hands down the best gamer-warmup out there.

[@EsportsHealthcare]

I appreciate you

[@kanisfn3758]

Pun intended ??

[@kamronnelson]

@@kanisfn3758 It was not intended... l but I def caught it after the post lol

[@Peter-zq8pw]

hahaha

[@mrpritam5344]

I felt like a pro gamer doing those moves!

[@repr3sent827]

Nothing is more frustrating than finger circles

[@EsportsHealthcare]

I take it you haven't played around with the drills in our coordination & dexterity video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKWri4OQgpqaqrc

[@repr3sent827]

Esports Healthcare I might have to check that out

[@theScarletSprig]

All fun & games until we get to the ring finger

[@JoLuMineTV]

False! Numb finger circles

[@HCgamer4]

​@@theScarletSprigso true 😭❤️

[@rvnnathan]

Los que venimos por parte de ryan 👇

[@Josue-wb8dv]

Alguien d ryan?xd

[@LARRYTT]

Xx

[@marttinezx7997]

Yoo jaja

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Two comments, back-to-back, mentioning Ryan. Who is that?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

I see. Thank you!

[@leobreinitorrezflorentin6883]

like los que vienen de parte de rayan

[@cashfather15]

I started doing these and my hands became much looser, more nimble, with an overall increase in comfort. With that said the first time I played my aim was terribly off because my hands felt so different. I gradually got my aim back over the session and by the middle of the session I was playing much better. It changed so much for me I contemplated sports medicine as my specialty to pursue (I'm a med student).

[@EsportsHealthcare]

That's awesome! Glad this helped, and good luck in school

[@KingJC.]

Jesus loves you ❤

[@Motorguy34]

@@KingJC.3 years later💀

[@ixqais]

the amount of times my hands cracked when doing these

[@BruhBruh-ww7hn]

Fr

[@unspecifiedunit9126]

That’s already a sign that our hands aren’t doing so well.

[@urbanizedpizza]

I can hear my hands creaking while I do this

[@succubusYT]

Yeah idk what to say i was completely locked up gaming yesterday thats why im here

[@succubusYT]

I had a looooong session of wreck the night before that

[@jesusgabrielfarias5518]

Aqui los que vienen por Ryan❤

[@robertonahuisbaradales1555]

claro qu crack

[@kenvierpineda2022]

Si bro👍

[@juanyt8264]

Hola xd

[@MrPumpkinsam]

I didn’t know I needed these exercises until I did them. I found Instant relief after just having gone through them once.. particularly in my wrists. I’ll definitely be incorporating these hand and eye exercises into my daily work routine. Thanks for posting such a helpful and thorough video

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Thank you for your comment and your support!

[@abdirahmandahir3666]

After doing this warm-up I swear my hands feel relaxed and cool I recommend y’all to do this every time y’all get on the game

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Yes! So happy to hear this helps, and many thanks for your support -- we appreciate you! 🙌

[@fincooo5080]

First exercise I've seen in decades where the trainer actually completes them :D

[@cesararvizu424]

Thank you master

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Our pleasure; we appreciate your support

[@RnCn82]

@Nicolasa zoo wee mama chill dude o_O

[@Sanriobunny]

I never warmed up before playing and my hands will always hurt afterwards because I grip the controller way too hard but this actually helped

[@EsportsHealthcare]

So glad this helped you!

[@WowMit]

This does NOTHING for my cold hands! lmao

[@TwistedSquid741]

Same lmao

[@dumbmoot1708]

I can’t believe he pulled on of these 👌 in 5 different variations

[@followpinkie1034]

0:52 Smart move, i lost!

[@Jesta_Chesta]

Now its the part where you get sucker punched or it didn't work that way?

[@philiprendy9323]

this is the best gamer warm up.., i've been doing it everyday since december 2020 and keep doing it now becomes my usual warm up before aim practice :) thank you esports healthcare :)

[@EsportsHealthcare]

We're happy to help! Thank you for your support!

[@carlosantoniosaldanaaguill1716]

Quién viene del vídeo de Ryan ff

[@charlysxavierarteagagalean8094]

Hola vi el vídeo gracias a rían

[@beefystew3062]

It worked thanks man you are the best

[@EsportsHealthcare]

That's great--happy to hear it! And, thank you for your support

[@fereliam4041]

Los que vinieron por Ryan aquí👇

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Love it -- we love Ryan for his support

[@stevenlaroche3458]

Estoy aqui por ryan 😅 veremos si funciona

[@shiva-bk2mz]

I've actually sent the video to two persons. One of them was my prof (I'm currently studying medicine) and the other one was the chief physician at one of the biggest hospitals here. They both absolutely agreed with you, and even showed me why it is good. Doing it since then and am capable of finding actual relief while gaming and even prior to writing big exams. Thank you!

[@EsportsHealthcare]

We appreciate your (and their) support!

[@XVER-z1x]

Vengo del vídeo de Ryan Xd

[@seancanela5280]

This also helps in my piano playing, acts as a warm up too!

[@peacequest2]

Bruahhhme to

[@jesseporter2750]

After casual gaming for over 25 years, out of nowhere I started getting agonizing and increasingly worsening pain in my primary hand. Over time it got bad enough that it was radiating right up my arm and shoulder. Even if I took a complete break from gaming for several weeks, it would quickly start up again when I next played. I've been using these warm-up and the corresponding warm-down exercises and although I'm still keeping my gaming time significantly reduced, I've not experienced any pain since I've been using these exercises even if I play for 2-4 hours straight. While I've got ongoing hand problems generally I'm so glad for these exercises, as gaming is an important hobby for me and I was pretty crushed at the idea of giving it up completely. Thanks so much!

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Happy to hear these videos have helped!

[@yaircervantes3503]

Quien viene por ryan

[@ednadirzo1185]

Very good viedeo

[@EsportsHealthcare]

We're happy you found it useful!

[@r0manred]

Started doing these exercises to increase CPS and reduce tightness in hands and wrist (which in turn improved my flicking) for valorant. Fantastic videos, I've noticed improvement in the first two days but notice more improvement in a week. Honestly, (as you probably know) you're onto something. I think these exercises (As you definitely know) are not only for esports but for Keyboard warriors, gun slingers, folks that sow and anything that has to do with hands. I also workout 6 days a week. This has massively increased my grip strength and mind body control for my upper body. I feel sore WAY less often. Which allows me to be more consistent on Valorant when I workout and my arms take a toll. My only question is when doing any of these exercises are you focusing on keeping your chest out and or keeping your shoulder blades down? As if you're bracing for some pushing exercise (like a bench press)? In the video the guy presenting the exercises already has really good posture. But that kind of posture has to be reinforced.

[@EsportsHealthcare]

We always encourage core engagement and upright posture during any movement patterns, even the one shown here which wouldn't normally be a risk for the spine or any part of the trunk.

[@OidhcheMhath]

Just realized that the names of these exercises sound kinda like when anime characters name their attacks. Gonna yell them from now on when I do them: "Opposition Finger Tap, FLEXED!", "Fiiiiiiiiinger... CIRCLES!!!".

[@LuisFernando-qv6hn]

Vengo de Ryan

[@MuhammadFaisal-ey5fr]

I think if this guy smile it will make the video perfect, especially on the last eyes warm up 👀

[@alejandromussi2519]

Aquí por Ryan

[@Shobu55]

Is using external heat (eg. heat pads) bad for the hands in the log run?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Two instances where heat may be harmful: 1) if it's too hot and you burn yourself, or 2) your pain is caused by inflammation and the increased blood volume is the specific cause of pain; in this situation, heat may further increase blood flow and may also increase the pain. Otherwise, heat generally helps to relax muscles and relieve tension. If this is your experience, using heat would not be harmful (again, unless you burn yourself--so just don't do that).

[@Giftig--Daniel-P]

I'm so glad I found you guys. I've been a PC user since I can remember, dabbling in consoles. I work 8-9 hours at a computer now and play Switch using the pro controller when I can. My right wrist has started to hurt something fierce lately when I play, and I think it's how holding a controller tends to kink my wrist a little. I am also recovering from a galeazzi fracture on my left arm due to a mtb accident. This after I had severely dislocated my wrist in an accident earlier last year--two bad dislocations in one year. Physical therapy had me doing all the same stuff you guys do in your cooldown video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3qoaWaBgqaneLs. I did phys therapy for about 3 months and haven't gone since (cost) and haven't been doing my stretches but started again because of your videos. This stuff works!

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Glad to hear these exercises are helping!

[@gxeel_boyzz]

Hola gringo vengo del ryan te quiero mucho cuidate y acuerdate de tu persinada antes de dormir ( humor estupido )

[@wilkinsos]

BIG SUB ! Needed this years ago ! I started notice pain in my elbow recently, and i have very bad movement in my wrists... This is very much a neglected area in gaming that gives us decreased mobility and injuries, it´s very important i´d say as in any repetitive motion a proper warm-up is key to maintain injury free , big thanks for this channel, being a part of making gaming a healthier community

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Thank you so much for the comment and support! We're planning a few new video series to help optimize health and prolong your gaming career.

[@ales8333]

Ryan god

[@dosenwali361]

Well, i thought it's a joke until i relize it really does help my hand loose a bit. XD damn, gonna try more to do this warm up thing. Keep the content guys!

[@knight77.]

made a kid rage quit after this thanks

[@succubusYT]

When gaming isnt fun anymore 😂

[@xtreemkiwii]

Is there any evidence that performing a warm-up like this one will help prevent gaming-related injuries? I'd be curious to know.

[@shitpostgod2656]

99Dominick lmfaoooooo

[@oblivion1206]

This needs more views, I swear. Thank you!

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Thank you for your comment and support! ♡

[@DekkarJr]

This is a great warm up - its rly hard the finger twirling parts :3 Gives me a lot of relief in my hand tho :3 thx

[@Dah_J]

haha I just used this background music in one of my videos. youre using something from bensound.

[@TheChinchillaArmy]

Outside of gaming, I do a lot of paperwork/labor work with my hands, these exercises have seriously improved my quality of life both on and off the controller, thanks for this 😄

[@Fztrm]

After playing Quake games which can be brutal on the wrists pretty much every day for 26 years (I'm 40 now) this has helped me a lot to keep playing. Thanks!

[@GarrettMusic1]

Such a niche video but it works well

[@Gaollion]

Fantastic, thanks for this video and all the tips!

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Happy to help!

[@Como_ta.muchacho20]

Aquí los que vinieron por Ryan

[@a_rcm6712]

my fps went from 100 to 900 after this warmup

[@TriantVFX]

my ping went from 900 - 0 after this

[@smuwug]

6:20 my eye contact when talking to people

[@kurtagduma7346]

No one told me there was a warmup to gaming. I just turn my pc on and play

[@EsportsHealthcare]

I'm happy you finally found us...

[@NotAPvmer]

you will learn as you get older

[@dr0p307]

When i do wrist circles on my left hand my wrist make a poping noise. Is that normal?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Without having evaluated your wrist, directly, I cannot answer this question specifically. For specific answers about your wrist the and the sensation you're experiencing, I suggest you see your doctor. However, I'll offer you some general information: There are a variety of reasons why you may experience a popping/clicking sound in any joint. If the popping sensation occurs one time and cannot be reproduced immediately (but can pop again in 10-15 minutes or more), it may be a joint capsule release (as in "cracking" your fingers), called tribonucleation. We describe that sensation here: esportshealthcare.com/chiropractic-and-gaming/#joint-cracking-or-popping-sensation-during-an-adjustment-procedure If the popping sensation occurs each time you perform the same movement: 1. If it hurts, I suggest you schedule a visit with your doctor. Painful popping/clicking sounds are usually a sign of some sort of body tissue being irritated by the movement pattern. 2. Generally speaking, if the popping does NOT cause pain, it is less likely to be something harmful. Again, though, you should speak with your doctor for a more specific diagnosis. In this case of non-painful sounds, it may be what we describe as a "tendon snap." Most tendons have a round surface, and my of the bones in the hands/wrists also have round surfaces. When you move, the tendon may slide off/away from a round projection of a bone and snap against the surface of the bone underneath--picture pulling an elastic band off your wrist and letting it snap back onto your skin. 3. Sometimes bony structures, cartilage, and other connective tissue can scrape against each other and make grinding or popping sounds. Similar to my comment above, if there is NO pain, it is less likely that there is a problem causing damage. However, please speak with your doctor for information specific to you and your case. ___ Hope some of this is useful, and I'm sorry I can't be more direct, but without having evaluated your condition directly, it would be inappropriate to make specific or pointed comments about what you are experiencing.

[@froozenflame11]

Thanks😘

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Happy to help!

[@Skaia6]

Is it fine to do these stretches every day? And when would be the best time to do them? I do a lot of computer stuff aside from just playing games, so I would save it for before I do something more intense or just right before I get on the computer? Would I do these (and the cool down stretches) multiple times a day if I had sizable breaks between these session or no?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Warm-up is low impact movement-daily shouldn’t be an issue unless you’re getting overly fatigued. For the other video, the stretches, we generally suggest once per day when you’re done with everything.

[@jim5039]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been using these stretches for a couple of months now and I’m happy to say my hands and fingers feel great while gaming, as well as after (thanks to your cool-down stretches) 👍

[@TiredMane]

I... Don't know quite how to thank you. Ever since I began using my Steam Deck I have had quite a bit of pain in my thumb/wrist that I thought was dequervians syndrome. I did this exercise and the pain seems like..... Gone. I'm going to keep practicing it to strengthen the muscles/joints. I thought I was going to have to sell my Steam Deck. Thank you!

[@Smile17809]

Hello I come from the video of ryan a Mexican professional player in Free fire

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Yes! We're big fans of Ryan for shouting us out 🙌

[@mamamiabenjamia]

this is fantastic and has helped me so much! i'm not a gamer, i work in a warehouse and have started a position that requires some dexterity i don't have yet. my hands were getting incredibly painful and numb at night after a couple of weeks. since one of the common symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome is pain and loss of sensation overnight, i was doing exercises and stretches for that issue. i think i found your video on saturday and have done these stretches every day before and after work and it has made a TREMENDOUS difference! i slept without a wrist brace last night and didn't wake up with any pain or numbness. such a relief! your whole channel looks like a great resource for healthy hands.

[@EsportsHealthcare]

This is awesome to read! We're so happy this helped you!

[@brutalnk92]

Bro I play pubg mobile this warn will work on my fingers

[@EsportsHealthcare]

This warm-up is useful for anyone who works with their hands. PC gamers, console gamers, mobile gamers, piano players, surgeons, chiropractors, artists...

[@danielbalfour6087]

Im doing these before my siege ranked games placements... im so nervous. Great vid, really helped

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Happy this helped, and good luck in your ranked games!

[@mikehollant1383]

Or you just pour some hot or warm water on your hands

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Definitely not the same thing

[@Bulbasore]

wtf, this actually a thing? decided to search up since i always do this before a workout lmao

[@jim5039]

Love the videos! I’m just starting out with these stretches. As a beginner, how many times a day/week should I do these stretches?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

The warm-up movements you can do every day and even between games… for the stretch video, those should be reserved for when you’ve finished a gaming session. With stretching, you can also do it every day, but there is some research that shows it can reduce your performance if done too close to the beginning of physical activity.

[@jim5039]

@@EsportsHealthcare So I better understand, I should do the warmup not too soon before I start playing? And if I’m playing at different times throughout the day, at what point should I do the cool down stretches?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

@@jim5039 warm up you can do as often as you want as long as you’re not fatiguing - we recommend before gaming and using the exercise patterns anytime during where your hands/wrists feel stiff The stretches you can do after you’re done, and if you do the stretches for 20-30 seconds each with mild intensity, just make sure you have some time between the stretches and gaming (e.g., an hour is more than enough time if you play more than once)

[@memelord8363]

Roses are red Violets are blue 0:52 That's how I got you

[@smoke6491]

you fuf

[@andrewearl8926]

oh boy this isnt a joke

[@descry4601]

lol he is on crack

[@ssaammii]

thanks, my wrist always get super jittery and stiff when aiming with it but this helped

[@roselle9614]

my sweat felt like i had a full body exercise🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roselle9614]

been doing this for weeks now my wrist and eyes don't hurt much as they used to be

[@roselle9614]

😎🤞

[@roselle9614]

done for today!

[@laviris]

I recently started doing Kovaaks and my hand starts to hurt because i do it an hour every day. Hope this helps, will edit this after about a week to let you guys know how much it helps Edit: Ive been doing this for 2 weeks, and it really does help reduce hand pain after long hours of gaming. :)

[@EsportsHealthcare]

If it helps, we can't wait to hear about it! If it doesn't, we'd be happy to take a video call to see if we can help figure out the issue and give you some specific advice to aid recovery.

[@laviris]

@@EsportsHealthcare wow that’s insane :) I genuinely never expected to be offered a video call lol. I think it will work because I did it today, but didn’t play games and my hands feel much better that other days.

[@EsportsHealthcare]

@@laviris nice! Well, I hope it works for you. And, if not, the offer stands! 👍

[@brutalnk92]

Can I use this warn up for mobile game

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Of course! This warm up targets all the joints and muscles from your fingers to your forearms -- this warm-up should be useful for any activity using your hands.

[@AnirbanParui]

Sir how to increase my thumb speed ?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

This is the best I can offer you: esportshealthcare.com/gamer-performance/

[@kurtborabo]

thank you, i wanna learn this because when my hand just woke up i cant jitter click the right way, but glad you were here, thanks! :>

[@arya_a_m]

Nice video! I sometimes have a lot of pain in my hands specially my left hand (and more specifically my pinky and the one next to it) after long sessions of gaming! Hopefully I can get them better by doing these exercises! Thank you

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Also, make sure you're not compressing your elbow on an arm rest. Check out: esportshealthcare.com/cubital-tunnel-syndrome -- as it includes symptoms in the pinky and ring finger, specifically

[@arya_a_m]

@@EsportsHealthcare Thanks for the advice! Yes I think I was doing that too xD Excellent Website and Channel! And Swift replies too! ^^

[@TomatoLvr]

My hands feel less tense now thanks to this exercise!

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Happy this helped!

[@mysticwizard101]

Extremely helpful. Thank you! :D

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Glad it helped!

[@amosamwig8394]

dont forget to spam slide cancel

[@sidequest76]

Regarding the eye H-pattern exercise, is the goal to keep the small object in view of both eyes? Or is it fine to bring the object in such a position that the other eye's view of it is blocked by my nostril or forehead?

[@giuseppetelesca5123]

im watching this in hope i become a pro

[@EsportsHealthcare]

I hope you make it!

[@GroningseBeer]

16 years of controller gaming.. can’t do half of the exercises anymore. Guess I’m too late 😂

[@angelcake7077]

Is this good for console gamers? I recently played for a very long time and I had a swollen thumb the next day (still swollen 😭) so I’m wondering if this could reduce the risk of this happening again? Please help!

[@ArgathosSnake]

Not only for gamers but for musicians too. I'm a professional guitar player and I'been playing since 13 (I'm 39 now) so I found this exercises very helpful. Thanks a lot!!!

[@EsportsHealthcare]

That's great to hear! This is definitely appropriate for anyone who works with their hands, so I'm glad you found us!

[@hahockey6842]

@@EsportsHealthcare Does this work for fingering my gf?

[@N1C0NE]

Helped me with my finger problems, i can barely move them until now thanks

[@vagav]

I always do this before playing any video game! And I do play a lot :D

[@Zaus04]

Is the eye training scientifically correct? Because I'm kinda dizzy doing it. But, very helpful on my hands!

[@kittyshyla]

just realized i was doing like 90% of this natrually because of my adhd,lol

[@dr.bishop1126]

since i've watched this, i never played without warming up..

[@DynaZ.3dsx]

Alright, this kinda helped, I'll update you if this helps me win a world tournament.

[@VoideddWasTaken]

Amazing

[@SHIVA_GAMERZ001]

When I am doing an instance gaming my hands and fingers starts shivering and then my gameplay goes down worst to worst😢

[@aaronhardy4878]

Are my other fingers supposed to straighten out on finger circles?

[@EsportsHealthcare]

They don't have to stay perfectly straight, but the purpose is to try to isolate each finger. For your middle finger, ring finger, and pinky finger, it tends to be more difficult to keep all the other fingers extended (straight); ultimately, you just want to avoid closing all fingers at once--because then you're basically just making a fist.

[@aaronhardy4878]

@@EsportsHealthcare thank you so much

[@EsportsHealthcare]

Happy to help!

[@raphaelpicard8981]

hello I wanted to know if you have a gaming mouse for large hands to advise for left-handed. I have the logitech g pro but I got tendonitis in my wrist.

[@chrmy3776]

0:52 nice

[@surty8406]

This is gonna get my HS% up on CSGO from 15% to 25%

[@ChaosDaKid209]

I cant exactly replicate the Wrist Circle motion excersize. Even in slow motion 😫

[@dave3k]

Is it possible these stretches could make my hands/wrists ache? I never did stretches like this before.

[@unknownentity8256]

Very good hand warm up / stretch set, the only one which actually warmed up my hands, and I've seen quite a few of these. Anyone reading this I'll let you in on my little secret for warm up to add to these, get a bucket, fill it with uncooked rice, put your hands in there, and open/close them for 1 minute.

[@ricardorenones5739]

My hands shake a lot when like grabbing the object for example(note it's my first time doing the exercise) are there some exercises to loosen more this problem?

[@ArmouredFear]

bro, after this exercise i just Escaped Tarkov forever!

[@breakcoregivesmewo0od611]

anybody got an printable version of this stuff,

[@chapz_fnmf4961]

me with crooked fingers cant even catch a ball anymore i also have bad pain in my joints when i was young i practiced hand arm conditioning i didnt k that when your young it can cause fingers to grow crooked

[@tinykrazy9342]

0:52 Goteem