I was having severe pain with this last month. Some steps that I took that have helped - 1. Minimize computer usage - the best way to deal with RSI is to rest

I was having severe pain with this last month. Some steps that I took that have helped - 1. Minimize computer usage - the best way to deal with RSI is to rest your hands. So if you are doing something at the computer that you can avoid, stop doing it. 2. Avoid using a laptop keyboard/trackboard. Most of them are ergonomic disasters. I use a kinesis advantage pro now. 3. Mild exercise like yoga or cycling. 4. xwrits to take frequent typing breaks.