Re:Roots of the problem (Score 1)

I totally agree.

I have suffered with RSI for years. I have tried just about everything, Kinesis keyboard, very good chair, good workstation...nothing was working.

The RSI was starting to get really bad, so I picked up the book "It's not carpal tunnel syndrome...". I highly recommend it, a very good read.

The book encouraged me to see a specialist so I finally went to see one; a physiotherapist and it has made a huge difference.

My problem had nothing to do with carpal tunnel. I used to bike race (bicycle) and had been in several pretty bad crashes: the problems with my wrists originate from neck injuries. So after a number of intramuscular stimulation sessions (western acupuncture) and months of core-strength training, my problem has pretty much disappeared. Improved posture has also made a big difference.

I also changed my sleeping habits, and I believe that has also made a difference. I use a pretty thick pillow, and sleep mostly on my back, sometimes on my side. It was difficult to adjust, but I feel much better in the mornings, and seem to have a deeper sleep.

I will need to do the core strength training for the remainder of my career, but it is well worth it.

Moral of the story: see a professional!.