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Symptoms

My wrist and forearm hurt after a day at the keyboard

Dull ache in the wrist and forearm by late afternoon. Tingling in the fingers by evening. Shoulder and neck tight. Taking pain meds more than once a week. Colleagues with the same symptoms.

What this could mean

Classic pattern for repetitive strain injury, tendinopathy, early carpal tunnel, or de Quervain's. Driven by monitor height, chair setup, keyboard/mouse position, typing technique, and the lack of microbreaks. Progression is gradual until it suddenly isn't.

What to do next

Book a workplace ergonomic OT assessment (often covered by SOCSO or employer group insurance in Malaysia). Expect a workstation review, chair/desk/monitor recalibration, wrist-neutral keyboard and mouse recommendation, typing-technique coaching, and a microbreak schedule. Symptoms often settle within 2-4 weeks with proper ergonomics alone.