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Aching wrists, neck pain, and tense shoulders: All of these complaints can be consequences of the way you handle your keyboard and mouse at work. Some people even get tendinitis as a result of the exact same movements they perform when handling the mouse or keyboard.
A good and relaxed posture is therefore of very special importance.
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Do not place the keyboard too far away from you. Bring the keyboard a little closer to you so that you adopt a natural and relaxed posture with your arms and shoulders when working on it.
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Your wrists should rest relaxed on the tabletop. Therefore, use a keyboard that is not too high. And make sure that your wrists are not bent upwards when working. If necessary, use a wrist cushion so that your wrists can relax completely.
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Even when working with the mouse, your wrists must not be bent upwards. Again, it can be very helpful to use a wrist cushion while handling the mouse.
If the pain in the joint of the hand you use to operate the mouse does not decrease, I advise you to get a vertical mouse. Working with this leads to a natural posture and movement of the wrist and forearm. This results in subtle changes in posture, which have already helped quickly in many cases.
You can make a wrist cushion yourself: arrange a small towel so that it rests comfortably under your wrists. If you need the wrist cushion to operate the mouse better, it is best to use a washcloth. Folded, it offers you optimal support.
There are also some proven solutions. Make sure that the wrist cushion is not too hard.
If the topic of ergonomics in the office or home office appeals to you and you are interested in it more deeply, I can recommend my book "Wellness in the Office". Combined with humorous drawings, I share 50+1 tips to turn your office into a small paradise.
