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Just something to add to your comment, I don't disagree with your suggestion: I frequently switched between a normal mouse, a Logitech Trackball (with the thumb on the ball, but I would definitely want to try one where I have to use the middle finger on the ball) and a Wacom pen-tablet.
When I used one of the devices for a couple of days or weeks and when the pain (at least an annoying feeling, not necessarily pain) came back, I switched to another one. This is not the only option to avoid or decrease pain. Like some other commenters said: your body position is important, frequent pauses away from keyboard (good for your eyes too), a smaller keyboard so your mouse is closer to the imaginary center of your body, regular walks or runs are very good (when you walk, don't wear a heavy backpack or coat, so you can move your shoulders properly and relax your core, arms, shoulders and neck even more). At the end, it's about listening more to your body, I guess. I ignored the symptoms for too long, not knowing what was happening to me. And finally the RSI kicked in. I'm glad I didn't have CTS, but I had to recover for a couple of months and slowly had to build up the time I spent behind mouse and keyboard again. The Body and Mind approach some other commenter talked about is also important and, I think, at the core of the problem. Relax, don't stress behind your computer and mouse/keyboard. Peace of mind translates directly to a healthier body, in all sorts of ways. |