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Cut keystroke volume, lighten key force, add microbreaks. Not medical advice.
Finger pain while typing is usually a load problem. Cut keystroke volume first, by dictating drafts instead of typing them. Then lighten key force and add microbreaks.
Not medical advice. If you have numbness, weakness, night pain, or persistent or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice.
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