Ask HN: Has anyone cured their RSI/carpal tunnel without an ergonomic keyboard?
I've been battling wrist pain from typing for the past year. I've used just about every commonly recommended ergonomic keyboard that's ever recommended on the internet, in addition to a variety of mechanical keyboards. The ergonomic ones either temporarily alleviated pain and then it returned, OR the pain got even worse. I currently use a Filco Majestouch 2 TKL with MX Brown switches and it seems to be okay for the most part but get occasional wrist pain.
I do hand/forearm/shoulder/neck stretches daily. Again, they temporarily make me feel better but some days I get sharp wrist pain and my forearms feel like they're on fire. Given that I get pain for almost every keyboard, I'm guessing the problem has more to do with my posture and desk ergonomics. I'm not sure what to do at this point besides seeing a doctor or chiro.
I do hand/forearm/shoulder/neck stretches daily. Again, they temporarily make me feel better but some days I get sharp wrist pain and my forearms feel like they're on fire. Given that I get pain for almost every keyboard, I'm guessing the problem has more to do with my posture and desk ergonomics. I'm not sure what to do at this point besides seeing a doctor or chiro.