Suggestions to minimize shoulder pain when flying?

[smokey23]

I also use my lap as a place to set my stick and haveing an executive style office chair with a  high back and arms on it will allow her a place to rest her elbows while still haveing full mobility of the stick it cured my shoulder problems







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[moot]

Seat her in the most comfortable position, whatever it is, then take a picture or draw a diagram..  >> most feasible design blueprint >> Home Depot.

[wabbit]

I've had the same problem with my cougar. It's an ergonomic thing.

If the joystick and throttle aren't positioned at the correct height and horizontal position, then there will be strain on one side of the solder or the other, or even both.

My problem was only with the joystick. The height and horizontal, (forward or back) position of the throttle was fine.

I fixed the problem by setting the height of the joystick to the same height as the throttle. Both my joystick and throttle are mounted on adjustable shelves. I can slide the shelf out and close to my body, or in and farther away.  I played with this position for the joystick until I found the spot that didn't cause any more shoulder pain.

It's been working fine for months now for me.

[Grits]

Originally posted by Ghastly
Thanks guys for the great suggestions (the serious ones anyway).

I was only partially kidding. Getting up and walking around for a few minutes can help a lot.

[Shuffler]

I fall out of my chair alot..... any suggestions?

[Chilli]

I bought a lapdesk (has cushioned bean bag bottom and briefcase sized flat surface, designed for laptops) and secured my joystick (make that 2 joysticks) to it with small wood screws.  If you don't secure it, another set of problems with quick maneuvering.  I also tried velcro but didn't make a solid enough fix.  If you don't get it tied down tightly some control in small stick movements may be lost.

I have a picture of it on squad website.  My old friend was over and was showing him the game, so he is flying.  I am holding the plate (what else .... chili) and pointing at the screen.

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[ColKLink]

oxycontin works well also. You didnt hear that from me though.

[The Fugitive]

Originally posted by Shuffler
I fall out of my chair alot..... any suggestions?

.....have the blender removed from your ship?  

[Ghastly]

Thanks again guys.   I'll sort through this and work something out for her.

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[68ROX]

Since you folks don't have access to what I have....

Have her take a couple of Motrin or Aleve (Aleve is preferred) about 45 minutes prior to flying.



68ROX

[whiteman]

sounds like surgery might be an option. I know I'll be in the same boat eventually, wrecked both mine playing football but never had them repaired.