Can Keyboard Wrist Rests Prevent Carpal Tunnel? Are They Worth Using?

JPC-PROD/ShutterstockPeople who spend their days typing might notice some stiffness or tingling in their wrists. These are early warning signs of carpal tunnel—the great boogeyman of all who work at a computer. And while wrist rests can reduce your chance of wrist injury, are they really as helpful as people say? Wrist Rests Are Helpful, Sort of What causes carpal tunnel syndrome? According to the NIH, it’s usually the result of long-term wrist injury. The tissues in your wrists slowly swell up after years of neglect, getting so irritated that they press your median nerve, causing pain and tingling. But carpal tunnel isn’t caused by typing. The wrist injuries that you get at a desk come from years of pressure, strain, and reduced blood flow. Put your fingers in a typing positio… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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