Several compact exercisers fit in the footwell of a desk. Ellipticals glide, bike styles pedal. Add a motor and movement goes on auto. The best under-desk exerciser is the one that’s not a footrest by week two. The legs are the first thing to go. Somewhere into the afternoon they stiffen up, the knees get … Read more

Most finger pain from using a mouse comes down to one thing: the clicking. The same small action, thousands of times a day, on the same one or two fingers. You don’t need to grin and bear it. Your hand’s been on the mouse all day, and now one finger won’t stop aching. Maybe it’s … Read more

Wrist pain from mouse use gets a lot of labels online — carpal tunnel, arthritis, RSI. You don’t need a diagnosis to feel better. You need a more comfortable way to use the mouse, so the day doesn’t end in agony.  You’ve noticed it after a long day at the desk — an ache through … Read more

Two mice, side by side, similar design. One costs three times the other, and the box just says “ergonomic”. The difference? The shape of the mouse, degree of tilt, and the problem it’s designed to address. Some are obvious, others less so. Maybe your wrist’s been nagging you. Maybe a physio mentioned it, or you’ve … Read more

When comparing a trackball vs vertical mouse for wrist pain, there are nuances to both. Which suits you depends on whether your wrist needs repositioning or simply needs to stay still.  A trackball stays stationary, which suits joint pain that eases when the wrist and forearm are isolated — you move the pointer with your … Read more

Standard computer mice are designed for functionality. An ergonomic mouse keeps the functionality and adds comfort. Computer work is less physically demanding than other jobs — but it still puts a heavy load on smaller tendons. Wrist pain is among the most common complaints of desk workers, and the mouse is often where the problem … Read more

Suffering through wrist pain using a mouse kills productivity. The sooner you can identify the source of the pain, the faster you can put a fix in place. Repeating the same motions with the same ligaments is a cause of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The pain can subside, but without addressing … Read more

A padded rest to support your wrist at the desk should be one of the more straightforward ergonomic desk accessories. Without knowing how to use computer wrist rests properly though, it could do more harm than good.  A computer wrist rest is usually considered when discomfort shows up during or after typing or using the … Read more

Stirring a cup of tea. Scrolling your phone. Pressing the remote. Simple things — until your hand or wrist starts to ache. After long hours using a computer mouse, that discomfort can be a sign of mouse repetitive strain injury, and it doesn’t always switch off when the workday ends. Common advice is to rest. … Read more

Wrist discomfort from mousing usually shows up away from the desk — scrolling on your phone, reaching for the remote, hands on your lap during a break. The best mouse pad with wrist support shouldn’t flatten out on you. But that depends on how you use it.  It’s surprising how the little things on your … Read more