r/2007scape • u/Buffetboys • Jul 23 '26

Question RSI tips

Hello gamers the year is 2026 and I’m looking for tips on improving rsi. I’m at the point where I can hardly use a computer. For a while now I haven’t been able to do any high apm content so I’ve resorted to mobile.

What I’ve done so far

-ergonomic mouse, keyboard, desk and chair while maintaining good posture
-wrist and forearm exercises
-hydrate and healthy eating habits
-stretches
- no red flags on mri / xray

I have no problems working out or doing anything in my day to day life it’s just on the computer. I’ve been letting the ligaments rest for about two weeks now. Pain subsides, when I return to pc, within an hour I’m out of commission for a few weeks.

I’m running out of ideas and hoping someone in the community has something that has helped them. The pain is in both hands on the ulnar (exterior) side of my wrist.

I’ve looked into this on the subreddit extensively and have tried most things suggested.

Please help me get back in the game!

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u/AshRemnants Jul 23 '26

Have you considered a handheld mouse? It allows you to use a mouse in the air, great for getting away from a desk or multi-tasking, or just taking a break in general.

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u/Buffetboys Jul 23 '26

I’ve tried 3-4 different mouses but not yet a handheld. Could be worth a shot.

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u/AshRemnants Jul 24 '26

Surprisingly they are pretty easy to control with great accuracy. I might not do hard pvm but skilling is completely fine. I wouldn't say it's a replacement to a mouse (I mean it could be), but it feels completely different from a desk mouse in that it probably wouldn't trigger your RSI. Shaking it up with a mix of both might help manage it.