It was lunch hour for most of us Central timezoners.

You might try a trackball. I only use trackballs on my machines and love them. With a trackball, you only move one finger rather than your whole arm.

thanks guys! 

I don't know if I could give that up, trish.

my mouse arm friggen hurts - I dont think they get a track ball for me - the county can't afford that fancy stuff.  What about a shelf/tray for the keyboard and mouse?  Would that make a difference?

I went to a conference that demonstarated a head unit that you use instead of a mouse, it also responds to voice commands.

Jetsons.

Know what you mean Star--I have not posted like I used to because I thought I was talking to myself.  Let's heat it up.

I get that problem all the time, Star. I have my mouse next to my keyboard, and my keyboard is setup just fine, but I'm always reaching for the mouse. And I have the same chair spinning problem, so a mouse paddle is out of the question. But at home I use a Wacom tablet, it's like a pen and a pad, and it's great for drawing and computer artwork. It does take some getting used to, though. I also recently used my office allowance on an over the ear headset, because I found I was resting the phone on my left shoulder and reaching for the mouse with my right, and that's helped a lot too.

The point about the tablet is that you can put it in your lap too. You can use it just like a mouse or a trackball. You mentioned before that you do some freelance graphic design, so it might be a good idea for you at home. That's what I use it for.

Hopefully it's not passed through cyberspace, because it sounds like a few of us have it!

Star - it happens occasionally. I don't know what to do when it starts. Is there a support group for this?

It's best if you tip your head back until your face is straight up. That will get you the best spinning effect possible from a chair.

I have a high back so my chair will stop against the desk.  it doesn't spin by itself.  It's not spinney enough.  That sounds fun though.  If I want to spin - I have to go to the middle of my cube.

I just told my co-worker about my mouse arm and he said I have air in my shoulder.  No I don't!!  Then he said I need some kind of tea - has anyone ever heard of this because he couldn't remember what kind.  I said "you've been very helpful."  I'm sass at work too!

thanks, mom!   you're the best!!

I've been trying to crack my back but this is like way deep!!

The back is tough. But sometimes is doesn't need to be aligned (even though it may feel that way). If it does need it, you may not be able to get it. Some really good stretches can loosen things up back there. Once the muscles are loose, then if your back needs it, it will slide back into place.