How your Keyboard Contributes to Computer Hunch
Regular keyboards or those that come attached to a laptop or tablet may look pretty, but their flat layout forces your wrists into an unnatural splayed position. This is obviously bad for the wrists themselves. It increases the risk of developing a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) like carpal tunnel syndrome. Combine the problem of hands that are too close together with a keyboard placed too far out of reach, and the shoulders are naturally forced together. In turn, this leads to — you guessed it — computer hunch.
Asplit keyboardaddresses all of these problems by allowing you to find the right wrist angle for you both horizontally and vertically. This alleviates tension in your wrists. Additionally, when paired with a keyboard tray or other height intervention, it also allows you to move your keyboard into the proper distance for you. This keeps your arms comfortably by your sides and rolling your shoulders back into their ideal position.
There’s much more to split keyboards than just this. We highly recommend giving this article,Avoid Computer-Caused Neck and Shoulder Strain, a read for a deeper look at just why split keyboards are a favorite for lifehackers and office workers alike.