Ergonomic Issues and Products Blog

Got wrist pain?

Back in the middle part of the 1990’s, my Chiropractic practice started undergoing an unexpected  transformation in the kind of patients I was seeing.  I started seeing more and more people complaining of neck pain, shoulder pain and hand / wrist pain that was related to computer work – specifically use of the mouse.

Standard treatment for repetitive stress injuries of the upper extremity involves some combination of wrist splints, elbow straps, massage, joint adjustments, ultrasound therapy, electric muscle stimulation, trigger point therapy and icing.

These treatments work some of the time but most of the time treatment provides temporary relief  punctuated by relapses and unprovoked exacerbations.

The bottom line is that it is difficult to relieve the stress of a forty hour work week with conservative treatment without eliminating or reducing the source of the stress.  In most of my patients cases, the majority of the complaints came from pain that was experienced while reaching to the desk for the mouse.

The Ergo Nav is one of a handful of chair mounted ergonomic mouse pads that eliminate the need to reach out for your mouse. I prefer the Ergo Nav for the following reasons:

1. I make and sell the Ergo Nav (shameless self promotion of course!)
2. Ergo Nav has a simple attachment system
3. Ergo Nav has a fully adjustable mouse pad
4. Ergo Nav has a small mouse pad that doesn’t interfere with your other work duties

When combined with a keyboard tray and a supportive chair with armrests that adjust up and down, this product helps allow for a very comfortable, less stressful computer posture.

Here’s To Your Health,

Dr. Jones

Ergonomic Mouse Pad
San Diego Chiropractic
Pain Relief San Diego Chiropractic

(619) 280-0554