Keep the wrist straight, not bent upward, at the mouse
The single biggest desk-setup change for wrist strain.
Why it works
A mouse positioned too high, or a wrist resting on a pad angled upward, compresses the carpal tunnel with every click. Keeping the forearm, wrist and hand in a straight line removes that compression regardless of how many hours are spent clicking.
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