Thick mousepads vs thin mousepads: Thin pads are better for wrist health during long gaming sessions

Thick 4mm pads lift your wrist into an extended angle, putting pressure on the median nerve and carpal tunnel, while thin 2mm pads keep your wrist neutral. This isn’t universal—if you have a low chair or rest your whole forearm on the desk, thick pads might work fine. But if you feel tingling or numbness after hours of gaming, switch to a thinner pad or a wrist rest that doesn’t push your wrist up.