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by singularity2001 4254 days ago
Here is a rather conventional setup with which I completely got rid of my RSI:

1) Kinesis Freestyle2 keyboard

2) mouse that fits my hands (razr doesn't)

3) listening to the body (!)

4) stretching (especially in the morning)

5) Lots of physical exercise / gym / swimming

6) speech recognition for all text (emails+code comments)

I find it hard to believe that it can be cured simply by changing your mind, but knowing that there are cures certainly helps.

Almost forgot the most important part: a good chair. No slouching! Ever! This is more against upper back pain, but I guess neck tension is related to arm pain.

This is one of the best reasons for me to have a startup: to be able to work when and only when my body tells me that it's okay.