What do you do about wrist pain? [closed]

What do you do about wrist pain? [closed] I use the computer for many more hours per day than any human should, and consequentially I have wrist pain. It hurts to hold the mouse in my hand. Typing is fine, and I've learned how to stop using the mouse. Mostly.
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Guest [Entry]

"I use to have issues with my wrists and forarm. My main issues were with my mouse forarm, wrist and pinky finger. Replaced my mouse and keyboard to the following and it went away in a few weeks and I haven't had really any issues in almost 2 years.

Mouse: Evoluent VerticalMouse

Keyboard: Microsoft Natural Erognomic Keyboard 4000

You get use to the mouse in like a day. At home I use a regular mouse but at work I wouldn't go without the Evoluent mouse."

Guest [Entry]

"Using a Powerball is a good exercise to train your wrist muscles, so that they can endure more.

Off course, the gadgets named in the other answers like:

ergonomical mouse pads, great for reducing the strain on your wrist
ergonomical shaped mouses, great for altering your position, but if you use those just as long as your normal mouse, you strain different muscles...

should already help against immediate problems.

Getting regular cups of coffee helps, because you A: take a break and B: hold you cup instead of your mouse. The biggest problem with RSI related problems is holding your hand in a strained position for long periods of time without rest. Also you should note the position of your mouse/mouse pad since wrong positioning also strains your neck and shoulders muscles.

But before you want to buy anything: learn to mouse with your left hand! Cheapest solution EVER."

Guest [Entry]

You may want to make sure that you stay hydrated. I know, it seems counterintuitive, but I found that whenever I've had bad wrist pain I've been dehydrated, and getting hyrdrated fixes the problem. My chiropractor suggested that to me, and I found that at least one book written by an expert from mainstream medicine on carpal tunnel/RSI have said the same.

Guest [Entry]

"Try a different mouse; often a large one will fix the problem, but the shape can make a difference too.

If you find that you're dorsiflexing your hand, raise your chair, lower the mouse, and/or use a wrist pad to straighten the joint. If that is the problem, also find out why it's not happening when you type.

Finally, consider left-handed mousing, even if you're right-handed. I've heard it ends RSI for many people, but there's the danger that you'll develop the same bad habits with the other hand, too."