Keyboard, mouse, joystick ergonomics (Mouse/joystick shoulder/arm)

[Boff'in]

So I'm getting pain in my right arm, shoulder, (spinal issues)
So I've got a small Keyboard, and normal mouse so I don't need to streeeetch my right arm past my number-keypad for my mouse.

And I don't spend that much time near a desk anymore at home, and I now have a different occupation, buuuuttt
My Thrustmaster hotas IS on the the desk at home and I am stretching my arms to reach.

In the game (and in other cockpits, and long distance lorry drivers), the majority of controls lie close to the legs - a normal resting place for the arms when sat down.

What setups do you guys have for for Shoulder issues?

 

[Deep Thought 42]

I had the same pains when i had my Warthog on my desk I now have desk mounts from https://www.monstertech.de/en/ for them & the pain is gone

I know there expensive but you can find others

 

[GunnerBill]

This happened to me.
You need to sort it sooner rather than later!
The basic problem is your joystick arm floating when it needs supporting straight and level. Either use a commercial product or build something.

Also good to vary the position occasionally.

 

[Ashnak]

Haven't yet gone this way myself (yet - but I do have an Ikea swing chair that would be ideal...), but here is one example. Others float around, depending on the balance between your DIY skills and money - and your personal ideas about what is comfortable for you.