Originally Posted by biftek

it's not just from holding a mouse , but from repetitive tasks , my mum got it when she was a factory worker about 15years ago, went out on workers comp went in for surgery , but now suffers from arthritis

sitting in front of the computer for long periods you also run the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis

every 2 hours you should take a 20min break ,get up stretch , rest your eyes