This wrist rest might just be the secret to kicking carpal tunnel syndrome once and for all

While the computer and everything it's brought to the world is truly miraculous, there's no getting around the fact that technological advancement has played all kinds of havoc with the human body. While carpal tunnel syndrome, the compression of the median nerve at the wrist, was first identified almost 100 years ago, the repetitive stresses of keyboard typing and mouse usage have caused an explosion of cases over the past few decades.

In fact, CTS is quite possibly the most common nerve disorder found today, affecting up to 10 million Americans. In light of that, it's strange to consider that many of the wrist rests and other aides created to help alleviate the problem don't really provide any significant ergonomic benefit and might actually be making the problem worse.

That sparked the creation of the Carpio Ergonomic Wrist Rest, which might be the simplest, most comprehensive way of attacking the damage that can be done to your wrist from maneuvering a mouse hour after hour each day.

Designed in conjunction with physicians, the Carpio addresses the main problem with many other wrist rests which do alter a user's mouse grip, but actually apply pressure to the underside of a user's wrist and compress the tissue, which can lead to greater discomfort.

The Carpio takes a different approach, reinforcing the pressure from the wrist to the palm and improving the user's arm position by slightly lifting the wrist and reducing harmful extension.

While other wrist rests are usually attached to a mouse base and require constant readjustment, the Carpio's minimalist design moves freely with the motion of your hand. That offers a seamless glide that helps maintain the arm posture for proper wrist health without ever getting in the way or uncomfortably shifting.

Crafted exclusively for right-handed mouse users, the Carpio Ergonomic Wrist Rest comes in two packs suited to your hand size. You can get two small Carpios, two large Carpios or one small and one large model for just $59.99, a $10 savings off the regular price.

Prices are subject to change.

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