You will surely have found that your wrist starts to get sore and ache after long hours of work at the computer. This is quite common, and is partly due to hand posture when working with a horizontal mouse. That is why more and more people are choosing to use a vertical mouse, which offers a much more ergonomic design. Read on, because we are going to tell you everything you need to know about this type of PC mouse.
Why does our wrist get tired with an ordinary mouse?
Ordinary computer mice are not harmful in themselves. What happens is that we may notice fatigue in the wrist and forearm, and even persistent pain, after long hours of work. This is because placing them parallel to the desk causes strain on the hand and arm joints. We could say that the position that the mouse forces us to take up is not entirely natural.What are the benefits of a vertical mouse?
Vertical ergonomic mice are designed to avoid this pressure on the joints when working on a computer. If you look, you will see that the natural position of the palms of the hand relative to the body is facing one another. And this is the position that the vertical mouse is designed to respect. The hand remains at the sides of the device, while the arm forms a jug-handle shape.
This helps this part of the body to relax, reducing muscle tension and pressure on the area. The rest of the forearm and body also take up a much more relaxed posture.
There is no bending of the wrist, and we can work for long hours with a more natural grip thanks precisely to this vertical design. Vertical mice therefore ensure better ergonomics, and are much better suited to different hand sizes and shapes.
This is the case of Energy Sistem’s vertical ergonomic mouse, the
Office Mouse 5 Comfy, which is specially designed for the office and working from home. It also has a smooth textured surface to ensure a firm, natural grip while working. There is no need to install any software, thanks to its plug-and-play RF wireless connection. And it also comes with an internal battery, so you can forget all about cables and work much more comfortably.
However, it should be remembered that switching from a regular to a vertical mouse takes some time to adapt. You have to adjust to the new posture, and feel comfortable working with it. But once you get used to it, you’ll be glad you did! Fancy trying it?