A few years ago we wrote a blog post about the Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse . This sparked a lot of interest from our customers at the time, so I thought I’d revisit this product by sharing some of my own personal experience about how using this specific ergonomic mouse, over the last few years, has helped reduced my wrist pain.
My Ergonomic Journey
About 6-7 years ago or so, I started to suffer from acute wrist and hand pains, a common condition caused by repetitive wrist movements and poor posture. Years of wrist-pivoting with a traditional mouse left me with shooting pain and tingling in my fingers. Changed my everyday life as simple things such as holding a knife and fork became a challenge in relearning how to hold things without causing myself pain everyday.
This experience taught me the importance of educating myself and how to go about investing in my own health. Finding the right tools, not merely to hopefully heal what had already occurred, but also as a preventive measure for long-term comfort, became a necessity for me. Over time, I explored countless ergonomic solutions, and whilst at ComputerFood, I have been able to experiment with various ergonomic products in the workplace, and have been able to help others do the same. Along all the products I’ve tried, the Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse stands out as a definite favourite!
What Makes the Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse worth using?
The Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse positions your hand at a 66° slope, a comfortable midpoint between a flat mouse and the handshake-style grip of a fully vertical mouse. This design eliminates the pronated “palm-down” posture that traditional mice force you into, which twists the forearm and strains muscles over time.
The 66° angle feels natural, offering support without an overwhelming adjustment period that many ergonomic mice may have. I found it to be intuitive and easy to adapt to. Perfect for users new to ergonomic equipment, or for those hesitant to try a product outside the scope of the traditional mouse style.
Pronated vs. semi-vertical positioning: A small change with big benefits.
Breaking Bad Habits with the Ergo-Flange
One of the most valuable features of this mouse is the Ergo-Flange attachment . It supports the heel of your hand, encouraging you to use your arm for movement instead of pivoting at the wrist—a habit I hadn’t even realised was causing me pain! After just a week of consistent use, I noticed a significant reduction in wrist strain, and over time, this small design detail helped me retrain my movement patterns and eliminate discomfort.
Benefits You Can Feel
Using the Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse doesn’t just reduce strain on your wrist—it benefits your entire arm and hand. Here’s what I personally experienced using this mouse:
- Significantly less wrist and forearm strain due to the natural hand positioning. Pressure on sensitive areas like the carpal tunnel and forearm muscles was immediately alleviated, which offered me real relief from acute pain and strain.
- Large, responsive buttons that reduced clicking force and finger fatigue which immediately reduced the strain on my fingers and eliminated that nagging fatigue I used to feel after hours of work.
- What surprised me most, was how much tension I had been carrying in my shoulders and elbows. I hadn’t realised how improper wrist and arm positioning was the root cause for me due to the way I held traditional mice. With the Goldtouch mouse, my movements shifted naturally to the larger, stronger muscles in my shoulder and upper arm, instead of overworking my wrist. Which in turn started to ease the strain on my shoulder and elbow that I use to feel after a few hours now completely gone.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re looking to relieve existing discomfort, or even as a preventive measure, the Goldtouch Semi-Vertical Mouse is a smart investment in your health.
Small ergonomic changes can make a big difference over time—and this mouse proves it for me. If you spend hours at a computer like I do, don’t wait for discomfort to creep in. Start building better habits today with the right tools.