I'm a graphic designer and I'm starting to feel pain in my wrist.
I want to change my mouse but I don't know which one to get. I'm currently considering the Cordless Optical TrackMan by Logitech. Is it a reliable solution to my problem?
Have you had this problem and what do you suggest?
I use a MAC G5 at work with the standard Mac Mouse. And I just bought myself a wristband for support. Please keep in mind that it is not severe pain but I want to address it before it becomes worse by turning into carpal tunnel or other RSI problems.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
2006-10-06 03:57:27 · 7 answers · asked by DNT 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
I hope you read this. It goes beyond the mouse, or a wrist band or a special mousepad. What you need is a desk or setup with what they call a 'return.' --Which is a fancy way of saying an L-shaped desk that has a structurally substantial flat area you can rest your forearm and elbow on while your work.
People who have these cheap work stations that have a keyboard and mouse on a shaky sliding drawer, so all the strain of typing and using your hands is conducted straight into your lower arm, which is UNSUPPORTED, wind up with carpal tunnel debilitation.
PLEASE get something that gives total structural support to your forearm and elbow to avoid serious wrist and arm and nerve problems in the future.
Good luck.
2006-10-06 04:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by martino 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you associate being a graphic artist with Mac? Look around, it's not the 80's anymore. It's all about the software your hardware supports. Anyway it doesn't matter if you are using a *snicker* Mac or not... Rest your wrist. Keep it elevated and Apply ice to the tender and swollen area. For preventiive measures make sure your arm and wrist are supported in a natural position and limit your mousing sessions if you're starting to feel pain. Mac's.. heh... ha ha... you people kill me.
2016-03-13 06:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When looking for a new mouse, do not forget the wrist support with a mouse pad, this will help support your wrist. When my wrist hurts from being at the computer tooooooo long, I put heat on it for a couple of hours at night. That really helps.
Good luck, if it still bothers you or gets worst, don;t play around, go see a Dr.
2006-10-06 08:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Joy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are some wrist excersises to help, check if you can get some physical therapy and they will give you the right excersises. BUT also check your chair setup, height of desk and your sitting position, you might be doing something to agravate your pain.
Hope you get better!
2006-10-06 07:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by Centauro 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I know what your talking about, got a deadline and can't take a break, Over the years I've gotten to the point I can switch off to the other hand. Wireless mouse and keybord helps to.
soundslame but it works for me.
2006-10-06 04:20:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into ergonomics for the office-it is effective. Here is a University site for computer ergonomics.
www.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/general/ergo/computer_ergo.html
2006-10-06 05:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by Caffeinated 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should find stuff that are specially designed for Mac, they work better.
2006-10-06 05:03:19 · answer #7 · answered by Rinchen Tsering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, go see a doctor. Carpal tunel is not something to ignore.
2006-10-06 05:40:23 · answer #8 · answered by Aline S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wacom tablet
2006-10-06 06:50:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋