Wrist and hand strain from typing
Hours of typing, clicking and scrolling ask the wrists and forearms to repeat small movements all day.
A few setup details and short movement breaks can make a noticeable difference to how busy hands feel by the end of the day.
Common questions
How should my wrists be positioned when I type?
Keep the keyboard close enough that your elbows stay near your sides at roughly a right angle, with the wrists floating in a fairly straight line rather than bent sharply up or down. Place the mouse right beside the keyboard so you are not reaching out to the side all day.
Read more: How to Set Up an Ergonomic Desk: A Simple Checklist
What are simple wrist breaks I can do at my desk?
Slow wrist circles, gentle forearm stretches with the palm facing down and then up, and spreading the fingers wide before making a soft fist a few times give busy hands a reset.
Read more: Best Stretches for Desk Workers: A Gentle, Area-by-Area Guide
Routines for wrists & hands
Each routine is guided step by step with timing and breathing cues, and was reviewed by Dr. Vinuta Harapanhalli, PT.
Wrist & Hand Care
Free3 min · gentle
A short routine for tired typing hands — mobilise the wrists, stretch the forearms and reset the fingers.
Typing Hand Reset
Premium3 min · gentle
A focused reset for typing hands — glide the tendons, stretch the fingers and ease the forearms between tasks.
Five routines are free with an account; Premium unlocks the full library.
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Day-by-day plans that combine short routines with one small workday habit.
Read the full guides
- How to Set Up an Ergonomic Desk: A Simple ChecklistYou don't need expensive gear for a desk that's kinder to your body. Here's a simple checklist — and the one principle that matters more than all of it.
- Best Stretches for Desk Workers: A Gentle, Area-by-Area GuideIf your body feels stiff and heavy after a day at the desk, you're not imagining it. Here are gentle stretches for each area — and how to make them stick.
Not sure where to start?
The free Desk Wellness Index™ takes two minutes and shows which area to work on first. No account needed.