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Originally Posted by LisaS
have you tried putting something (like a folded towel) under your forearm so that your wrist doesn't "kink up" to hold the mouse? Or otherwise change your chair height to facilitate holding your arm differently and change that angle?
I know I used to have to put a mousepad under my left elbow as I would lean on it and irritate the nerve while typing - but recently changed something in posture and now don't have the elbow leaning any more (after YEARS of doing this)
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Yes, and you should ask at your work if your company has an ergonomic specialist they could have look at your entire work station as often although the symptom is RSI at your wrist/forearm, the real issue is with your chair or some other part of your workstation.
This is a good stretch for those muscles and can be done standing at a table too. You want to stretch periodically throughout the day, not just when you lift. Also notice what tension you carry in that area during your work day. Sometimes that is an area in which unnecessary tension is held. Conscious relaxation of those muscles can help.