Do you know about repetitive strain injuries? These are sometimes referred to as RSI, overuse injuries, or occupational overuse syndrome (OOS).
What then causes these specific injuries? Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is the result of doing the same activity again, overusing the muscles and tissues, which wears them down and builds up inflammation.
The number of injuries caused by repetitive strain has increased in recent years. The rise in jobs using computers is one of the main causes. However, any activity requiring repetitive motions can cause it (athletes, musicians, gardeners, and manufacturing workers are especially vulnerable).
Types and symptoms of repetitive strain injuries : A muscle may become irritated, uncomfortable, worn out, tingling, or numb due to repetitive actions that overwork it. The hands, wrists, and forearms are usually affected by these symptoms. Repetitive motion may become extremely challenging if the problem is not treated.
What to do about it? Pay attention to the minor initial symptoms because a little irritation can lead to chronic discomfort if ignored and continuously made worse. One typical piece of advice these days is to quit doing whatever is hurting you.
How to prevent RSI?
·     Organize your workspace so that it supports proper posture
·     Use an adjustable, supporting chair
·     Make use of the proper mouse and keyboard for your PC
·     Place both of your feet flat on the ground
·     Switch between standing and sitting
·     While making calls, wear a headset
·     Take frequent pauses
·     Regularly stretch and go for quick strolls
·     Consume a diet rich in nutrients and balance
Book Osteopathic Treatment For RSI Injuries
For a variety of reasons, osteopathy is a useful treatment for occupational overuse disorders and repetitive strain injuries.
First, it has been shown that osteopathic medicine is useful in lowering pain. Osteopathic doctors have also undergone specialized training in identifying the underlying causes of ailments.
Your osteopath may assist you with joint movement and articulation, muscle relaxation, and pain and inflammation reduction using a variety of gentle manual treatments.
To help you avoid further injuries or relapses, an osteopathic physician can also help you with posture, workplace ergonomics, and instruction on proper biomechanical actions.
If you think you might have RSI or OOS, please get in touch with a friendly team of osteopathic professionals for an evaluation and to create an individualized treatment strategy.
By treating the injury and addressing the underlying reasons, an osteopath can help you recover from it faster, experience less pain, and prevent it from happening again.