Although most of us spend a large amount of time using the mouse, it is often ignored when looking at ergonomics. Check out the latest article at the Ergonomic Site at BellaOnline for a few mousing tips and suggestions for alternative platforms that can help with mouse positioning. Awkward positioning can increase muscle strain and cause pain and fatigue. So, don't forget about the mouse when working at the computer!

Ergonomic Mouse Platforms & Mousing Tips

I saw this new mouse not long ago that is not like the usual shaped mouse but more upright. I want to get one so bad but they are really expensive. Anyone tried this? I wish I could remember the name .... I'll have to google it. I have carpal tunnel and probably needing surgery soon :o(

I think I know which mouse you are talking about. I haven't tried it, but I've wondered myself if it is comfortable. If/when you get a hold of it, please report back so we all know. I would think it would take some getting used to.... I'm going to try to find the blog post I first saw it.

I found the blog post with picutres of the new ergonomic shaped upright computer mouse. I don't know if this is the one you are referring to, but it's the only post I had with the picture that comes to mind when I read your post. Hope it helps. I've not used it. But it does look like it would take some getting used to. Have you ever tried a heated mouse for your carpal tunnel pain? The infrared heat is soothing and helps relieve pain and discomfort.

http://www.heatedmouse.info/2009/02/choosing-ergonomic-mouse-that-is-right.html#links

That's the first I've seen that mouse in the post, might have to track it down... There are a few different vertical mice on the market though. I give them an enthusiastic thumbs up. I personally use the Evoluent Vertical Mouse. I used to suffer from chronic pain in my mousing arm and wrist. I noticed an immediate difference the day I switched mice. Not to sound too much like an infomercial, but it really was incredible how quickly switching mice fixed my pain.

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I'm addicted to the heated mouse! I suffered for over 14 years with a cold mouse hand, and then discovered the infrared heat mouse. Within 2 weeks my hand pain was completely gone. I have arthritis in my hands -- not real bad, but just enough to make it annoyingly uncomfortable.

I haven't tried the vertical style mouse though, so I shouldn't knock it until I try it. It looks so weird. Does it take some getting used to?

I had never heard of the heated mouse - until this evening. I've alway wonered why my mouse hand is always cold. It doesn't feel like I'm interfereing with circulation fut I think that must be it. I'm going to look for a heated mouse.

JimsWife, The transition to a vertical mouse is pretty easy, it's still the same basic motion but your forearm is rotated. It really only took me a few swipes across the mouse pad to get a feel for how it moves. It feels a bit like handling the gear shift of a car.

There are heated mice, mouse pads, blankets.... all sorts of things to help relieve cold hands while using the computer. Infrared heat is a deep penetrating healing heat. Read more the Learning Center at IGMproducts.com. Check us out. Thanks for the post.

I'm going to get one just to try it. I'll take a test drive the next time I'm at Office Depot or Comp USA..... are they still around? hmmmmmm....

I've never seen a vertical mouse at a big box retailer. Evoluent, the most popular, can be had at many online stores though. (full disclosure: I use and sell Evoluent as my preferred mouse brand, but there are other vertical mice to be had)

I have a wireless mouse and it makes a HUGE difference for me to use that vs using a wired mouse.

Both of my hands get cold - not just my mousing hand - so for me the solution is to keep that whole area warm, so that my hands are heated all around