During these breaks,it is important to rest you muscles from the constant repetition that is, use movements that you do not use at the computer. get up from your chair. walk around the office, stretch by leaning gently from side to side and backwards. lift your arm over your head. change your field of vision by staring out a window at a distant object. do not return to work at your computer for at least half an hour with these precautions,the chances of sustaining a carpal tunnel injury are greatly reduced