How Do You Use A Mouse With Hand & Joint Pain?
Using a mouse for extended periods of time can lead to hand and joint pain, as well as repetitive stress injuries. Practicing proper ergonomics when working at the computer can help you avoid these injuries and make it more comfortable to use a mouse when you experience hand and joint pain. Talk to your doctor about pain that persists for more than a few days or gets worse, as this may be a sign of an injury that requires treatment. Position your mouse on your desk so that it is in line with your forearms when you rest your elbows at your sides and relax your shoulders. An adjustable keyboard tray that attaches to the underside of your desk can help if you cannot adjust your chair height to accommodate working with a mouse on your desk. Use a mouse that fits comfortably in your hand. A mouse that is too big will require you to spread your fingers out too far, and a mouse that is too small can cause you to constrict your grip. A mouse that is curved too high can cause your wrist to flex
