clyde Posted September 29, 2017 Have any of y'all successfully mitigated mouse wrist pain? If so, how? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osmosisch Posted September 29, 2017 - stopped playing Diablo (or similar game) - played with a controller for a bit (sorry I don't have anything more serious) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cordeos Posted September 29, 2017 I have never had serous wrist pain issues but I use a wrist pad to make mousing more comfortable https://www.amazon.com/Innovera-Mouse-Wrist-Rest-51432/dp/B0017D9AVY I don't use one personally but i have heard that using a trackball mouse for part of the day can be useful since it varies your mousing motion so you aren't doing the same wrist motion all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted September 29, 2017 At work I solved my bad mouse wrist problems when I got a rollermouse. Doesn't work for gaming but saved my worklife since I have office job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted September 29, 2017 I had it for a while. I used a trackball and after I guess at least a year I could migrate back to regular mice. The pain disappeared. Trackballs are pretty rare now. I wouldn't trust one used with a thumb would work. I also built extra wrist support into mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Danger Posted September 30, 2017 Dude at work recommended the VerticalMouse to me and I haven't had any pain since using it: https://evoluent.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xchen Posted September 30, 2017 Wacom tablets/trackpads might be beneficial as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beasteh Posted September 30, 2017 This might be a bit drastic, but you could try using your left hand at work? Took me some getting used to, but it's saved me using the mouse in the same hand all day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jutranjo Posted September 30, 2017 Using a mousepad with a foam pad at the bottom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cordeos Posted September 30, 2017 14 hours ago, brkl said: I had it for a while. I used a trackball and after I guess at least a year I could migrate back to regular mice. The pain disappeared. Trackballs are pretty rare now. I wouldn't trust one used with a thumb would work. I also built extra wrist support into mine. Logitech actually just started making a new trackballhttps://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted September 30, 2017 6 hours ago, Cordeos said: Logitech actually just started making a new trackballhttps://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse Yeah, you use that with your thumb. Seems like asking for trouble to me, but I've never actually used one like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLastBaron Posted October 3, 2017 I use the previous Logitech trackball, the M570 and I really like it (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/wireless-trackball-m570). I've also used a few of the Kensington trackballs (which aren't used with your thumb) and they are also pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badfinger Posted October 3, 2017 This seems like it's against track from other suggestions, but possibly get a bigger mousepad and use the entirety of it. Turning mouse sensitivity down can also help. The goal with those actions is rather than relieving stress like a foam pad, it eliminates it by transferring the action of moving the mouse to a joint more suited to that motion like your elbow and shoulder. You can't flick the mouse around to cover the whole surface of a 16" mouse pad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prawks Posted October 9, 2017 On 9/29/2017 at 9:49 AM, Cordeos said: I have never had serous wrist pain issues but I use a wrist pad to make mousing more comfortable https://www.amazon.com/Innovera-Mouse-Wrist-Rest-51432/dp/B0017D9AVY I don't use one personally but i have heard that using a trackball mouse for part of the day can be useful since it varies your mousing motion so you aren't doing the same wrist motion all the time. I'm surprised to see this advice. From what I've read, putting any pressure on your carpal tunnel sounds like it's not a great idea, and my experience plays that out. Last time I tried using one it not only pressured my wrist but made it less mobile: I did a lot more wrist turning rather than using my forearm to move my mouse which absolutely killed my wrist. But everyone's different, I guess just tread carefully and figure out what works for your specific case. I second trackballs, specifcally finger ones rather than thumb ones. They're becoming more popular, but aside from the premium CST ones I don't have any specific recommendations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cordeos Posted October 9, 2017 2 hours ago, prawks said: I'm surprised to see this advice. From what I've read, putting any pressure on your carpal tunnel sounds like it's not a great idea, and my experience plays that out. Last time I tried using one it not only pressured my wrist but made it less mobile: I did a lot more wrist turning rather than using my forearm to move my mouse which absolutely killed my wrist. But everyone's different, I guess just tread carefully and figure out what works for your specific case. I usually rest my arm on it, my wrist is above it, i use it mainly to help my wrist angle. I use one at home and at work and haven't had any issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eRonin Posted October 10, 2017 I rest the ball of my palm on the cushion, when I use a mousepad with a cushion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted October 14, 2017 I ended up getting a thumb trackball. It arrived yesterday and I've been trying to use it since then. I didn't think it was solving the problem because my wrist was still sore. I pulled out the mouse three matches into Overwatch (it's a difficult thing to accept the loss of half your dexterous capability in a game you play frequently). As soon as I started using the mouse my wrist-pain was apparent af. So I wound its cord around it and shelved it for a while. Eventually Competitive Play will match me with the other trackball players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted October 14, 2017 Yeah, I never actually played games with the trackball, except maybe Portal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted October 14, 2017 The only one I'll have to give up is Rainbow 6:Siege. The other FPSs I play are still fun if I can't shoot well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted October 19, 2017 Since I'm doing multiple things to take care of this, I'm not sure which things are helping more than others. But I wanted to share this video because I've been casually doing these exercises and I think they are helping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njoos Posted October 24, 2017 Logitech recently announced a new thumb trackball mouse. I had the 570 for a long time, and it helped me a lot. https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/mx-ergo-wireless-trackball-mouse?crid=7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde Posted December 23, 2017 So between the excercises, the trackball, using a Xbox Controller more, and paying attention to which hand I use for opening doors; inflamation is much less of an issue. Still I'm interested in more solutions. Has anyone had experience with whether or not the Steam Controller agravates wrist-pain? I'm considering buying one for FPSs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
