Just something to add to your comment, I don&#x27;t disagree with your suggestion: I frequently switched between a normal mouse, a Logitech Trackball (with the thumb on the ball, but I would definitely want to try one where I have to use the middle finger on the ball) and a Wacom pen-tablet.
When I used one of the devices for a couple of days or weeks and when the pain (at least an annoying feeling, not necessarily pain) came back, I switched to another one.<p>This is not the only option to avoid or decrease pain. Like some other commenters said: your body position is important, frequent pauses away from keyboard (good for your eyes too), a smaller keyboard so your mouse is closer to the imaginary center of your body, regular walks or runs are very good (when you walk, don&#x27;t wear a heavy backpack or coat, so you can move your shoulders properly and relax your core, arms, shoulders and neck even more).<p>At the end, it&#x27;s about listening more to your body, I guess. I ignored the symptoms for too long, not knowing what was happening to me. And finally the RSI kicked in. I&#x27;m glad I didn&#x27;t have CTS, but I had to recover for a couple of months and slowly had to build up the time I spent behind mouse and keyboard again.<p>The Body and Mind approach some other commenter talked about is also important and, I think, at the core of the problem. Relax, don&#x27;t stress behind your computer and mouse&#x2F;keyboard. Peace of mind translates directly to a healthier body, in all sorts of ways.