If you need a helping hand supporting your arms in virtually any position possible, a pivoting wrist and elbow pad works better than an armrest. 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.

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: To make resting your arms on the Skyzonal more comfortable and to help maintain neutral wrists, you can slope the entire tray up to 10° downwards.

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. Your best bet is to act as soon as you observe the first signs of computer elbow. Seeking immediate medical help or changing your routine can restore joint health.

We like that gel pads are just the right firmness to provide enough support without causing nerve compression. A buyer who has cubital tunnel syndrome mentioned that this helped with the symptoms after just a few uses. 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. Muscle pain: If you have a dull ache up and down the arm from the hand to the elbow, that’s your muscles talking to you. 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.

The Basics: What Is Computer Elbow?

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. 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.