My Self-Remedy for Palm Pressure Pain from Prolonged Mouse and Keyboard Usage

The nature of my job requires me to use the keyboard and mouse for prolonged periods at a time. That way, my palms are always in direct contact with, while resting, on the hard surface of the table. This position builds up pressure on my right hand over time which I use in holding and moving the mouse. As a result, I’ve had days where I feel quite uncomfortable with the pain associated with the prolonged pressure.

During working days, no amount of quick rest and massage would offer permanent relief. Even so, the relief would just be temporary for a few minutes, which discomfort would get right back soon after I rest my hand again on the surface to resume working. I didn’t even bother to think about taking pain medication. Stopping to figure out a quick and lasting remedy I finally found a perfect and lasting solution.

I used the foam from one of the hardware cushion inside a box of one of the PC accessories purchased for the office. I utilized the foam as a makeshift optical-mouse pad with which to rest my palm while surfing. Instantly, it offered some relief. However, it had to last only a few days after the thin foam would collapse after prolonged use. Not giving up, I looked for a much thicker one. This time, I found a two-inch thick, 12 x 10 inch foam to afford a heavy duty protection.

My makeshift optical-mouse pad to keep palm pain away.

The result was overwhelming. Plus, it added extra comfort to my palm. I’ve been using the same foam for more than a year now and it’s still affording my hand quite a consolation. My oversized mouse pad looks funny and exaggerated, alright, but the comfort it affords me is invaluable. You may follow and tweak this little common sense to fit your need. It may, however, not be comfortable to you. To me, it is utterly helpful. I wouldn’t exchange it for a nagging palm pressure pain ever again.