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By positioning, travelling, scrolling, and clicking the mouse again and again, the same small muscles can become tired and overworked. This overuse can cause: Pain (ache, soreness) on the top of the hand (Figure 1) Pain (ache, soreness) around the wrist (Figure 1)
- How do you relieve wrist pain from a mouse?
- Can you hurt your wrist from using a mouse?
- How do I stop my wrist from rubbing my mouse pad?
How do you relieve wrist pain from a mouse?
Alleviating Hand Pain When Using a Computer
- See your doctor.
- Take frequent breaks.
- Keep your fingernails short.
- Make sure you're sitting properly.
- Try using forearm supports.
- Explore alternative mice.
- Explore alternatives to mouse clicking.
- Try using adjustable keyboards.
Can you hurt your wrist from using a mouse?
Heavy use of a computer mouse or keyboard, combined with awkward working postures of the hands and wrist, can result in a repetitive strain injury to the wrist/s. This in turn causes swelling around the wrist which leads to increased pressure over the median nerve, resulting in the onset of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
How do I stop my wrist from rubbing my mouse pad?
Solution: Change your desk height (if possible) or your chair height so that your desk is the same height as your elbows. Also, if your desk has an adjustable angle, make sure it is flat or slightly tilted away from you (never toward you). These adjustments help keep your wrist straight while you are using the mouse.
