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These are classic symptoms of computer elbow (or mouse elbow). It’s one of the steadily increasing health issues associated with physical inactivity at work. Expect this condition to develop when you overuse your elbow joint. Repetitive actions like typing for extended periods, gripping, and squeezing your mouse/console can lead to intense muscle pain. Today, however, it’s much more likely to be those who type away at the computer for hours who complain of elbow pain. The medical term is “lateral epicondylitis,” though it’s also been called “shooter’s elbow.” A classic case of strain caused by overwork, it can develop in three ways: Computer elbow is an inevitable health problem remote workers and writers might experience in the coming months. You can treat this condition and prevent reoccurrence by making a healthier lifestyle choice. Working out, stretching, and reducing typing time are a few possible solutions. Get off work (if possible) and rest for a few days. If you can’t take a leave from work, reduce typing time and hours spent on digital devices. In turn, this will give strained muscles and tendons time to sufficiently heal. Ice it: Ice can help tame muscle inflammation, and can also stimulate the tissue to encourage healing. Ice as many times as you like as long as it seems to be helping.

Chronic exhaustion” is a good term for what’s happening here. We use the muscles and tendons over and over again, tensing them consistently without relaxing them often enough. The result is a repetitive stress injury. We experience inflammation in the muscles, and possibly in the tendons as well (though there is some medical debate about whether tendons actually become inflamed). There may be tiny tears in the fibers of both. What to Do First Turns out, it is. (groan) The good news is you can do things to prevent it, or in my case, speed up the healing process. What is Computer Elbow? Next, it’s time to make some changes. Keep in mind that if you continue to work the same way, you may end up with a chronic condition that gets steadily worse—eventually causing more pain, tingling, and numbness. Severe cases can interfere with your job or your daily writing goals. In most cases, the problem occurs because we’re typing with poor form. That’s good news, because it means we can make some adjustments to prevent the injury from happening again.

My position of work shouldn’t be an issue. I work with both arms fully resting on the desk since i have a large surface. But following your article, i will try to make sure my right elbow is at a 90 degree angle… It was more at a 135 degree. But i think immobility of the whole arm for long period (30 min to 2 hrs) was the culprit!

In the beginning, you will experience mild soreness in the affected elbow. It can lead to chronic muscle fatigue, a dull throbbing, or ache. Additionally, your muscles might cramp. It may cause discomfort when you move your arm. Necessary Game & Office Addition】 The long working hours in office or gaming time at home increase the extra pressure and strain on hand and wrist, it is necessary to give them a relax and care by resting them on a slow rebound memory cotton keyboard mat. For one of the best ergonomic elbow pads out there that can help prevent shoulder, arm, and wrist pain, the Fuzadel gets our vote for the best contraption available.I also put myself on an anti-inflammatory diet and supplement regimen. No sugar or gluten. Nothing processed (no “Frankenfood”), and limited dairy. I also added numerous anti-inflammatory supplements such as turmeric, ginger, high-quality omega3 oil, and boswellia to my daily intake. It took about 2 weeks, but my elbow/forearm pain disappeared. Amazing. (I’ve also lost 28 pounds.) I know this sounds difficult, but I sure am glad I suffered through the week or so it took for my body to adjust. The best thing that we liked about the Jelbows is its durability. Some palm rests split open and spill the gel after a few months of use. Since the Jelbows is solid gel, you won’t have to worry about that happening.

Alleviate Wrist/Elbow Pressure】8 hours' working plus 4 hours' entertainment, your elbows and hands are very painful. Give them a relax and care by resting them on a keyboard memory foam mat. Ensure ultimate protection at your workplace or home computer workstation. The overuse injury develops over time when the extensor muscles in your forearm face undue stress due to excessive wear and tear. It’s especially true for desk workers who work non-stop without stretching their muscles or taking a break. Sitting at odd angles can accelerate the situation, causing your muscles to wear down faster. Ice the affected elbow for 5-10 minutes and then rotate it with a heating pad. It boosts blood circulation in the targeted area. You can massage the elbow to achieve a similar level of comfort and relaxation. If you’re dealing with a computer elbow, you need to heal before implementing ergonomic suggestions. Unlike the Pretty See, however, the Vivo comes with a 4.2” x 2.4” memory foam palm rest and enlarged area to rest your mouse on. This helps keep your mouse close to you whatever the distance between your chair and the desk.Apart from this, your mouse should not be too small or big for your hands. Get a size that fits your hand without placing strain on your fingers and wrist muscles. Otherwise, your hand will remain tensed when your grip your mouse. Subsequently, this position affects your elbow muscles and tendons too.

Moreover, investing in a standing desk setup will save you from medical bills. It’s a practical way to counter the effects of computer elbow and other health issues associated with physical inactivity at work. Apart from this, look at how you sleep. Avoid resting on the side with the affected elbow to ensure that it does not get pressed while you are sleeping. When Should You Seek Medical Advice? Having a desk drawer means the clutter stays inside. It minimizes muscle work required to reach the keyboard and mouse. Get a split keyboard: These help your hands stay in a more natural line. I have one on my desktop computer, but of course my laptop, which I use just as much, doesn’t come with this convenience. I wish it did! I have found that propping my wrists up a bit so that they can move with my fingers has helped, though. (See wrist pads above.) Resting my wrists on the computer actually makes the pain worse because my fingers are held up and must move without the help of my arms—resulting in strain. Just like the Pretty See, the Vivo has a 180° rotation feature which allows you to find the right angle for support. One user especially liked this, saying that it helped alleviate the stress on his wrist and shoulder.Both practitioners will conduct a series of physical tests and ask questions related to your current condition—these help rule out other possibilities for elbow pain. The SKYZONAL Keyboard Mount Tray not only helps you maintain neutral wrists as you type, but also instantly increases your desk space. This extra-wide tray mounts in at desk level and can be adjusted or folded as needed.