Keyboard/Mouse Prevention Tips
Keep wrists neutral, shoulders relaxed, and take micro-breaks. Small changes prevent tendon and nerve irritation.
Setup basics
- Keyboard flat/low; elbows ~90°, shoulders down.
- Mouse close to body; forearm supported.
- Light grip; larger mouse if fingers overflex.
- Alternate hand briefly if able.
1-minute break routine
- 10 shoulder rolls + gentle scapular set.
- 5–10 wrist flex/extend within comfort.
- 3–5 deep breaths to relax upper traps.
When to get checked
- Night numbness, persistent tingling, or dropping objects.
- Pain that doesn’t improve with setup changes.