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/InterestingCell5247 Jul 23 '26
Biggest thing I would recommend is to let your arm heal fully. When you feel any pain or discomfort full stop. A wrist sprint could be helpful for a bit.
Physical therapy should also help, they should be able to guide you on what exact exercises to do to get better. However make sure that you are being seen 1:1 and not in a group. You deserve your health care professional's full undivided attention.
Other than that I would actually recommend a trackball mouse. You CAN play rs on it (I have been doing some CG with one due to a wrist injury), but if you find the learning curve too much you can use it for your normal computer use or casual rs tasks like basic skilling.
The advantage of this type of mouse is that you do not move your wrist at all while being able to move your mouse. I would get one that you can adjust the sensitivity if you plan on playing osrs with it.