It worked!

Like for many other people, work for me invariably means looking expectantly at the glowing 14 something " computer screen, furiously typing on the keyboard and pushing and clicking the mouse. A few days back my forefinger and thumb started paining. I was scared if this was the dreaded RSI (repetitive stress injury).
Just to try a home remedy I started squeezing a stress ball whenever my hand was free. And voila, the pain reduced significantly within a week. I am able to write and type as before with almost no discomfort.