Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

The term “repetitive strain injury” (RSI) is used to describe a group of musculoskeletal problems involving tendons, muscles, nerves and joints commonly occurring in office and manual workers. It is frequently caused by continuous overuse of certain muscles or tendons.

Office workers who use computers frequently are at risk from this type of condition, which often causes stiffness in the spinal joints of the neck and upper back.

This can aggravate or even cause RSI in the hands and arms. Common symptoms of RSI are stiffness or pain in the hands, wrists, fingers, forearms or elbows. Other sensations may include pins and needles in the hands. You may wake up at night and feel the need to shake your hands to get rid of the pins and needles in your hands. You may also feel the need to massage your hands, wrists or arms to relieve these symptoms.

Chiropractic care can successfully be used in the treatment and management of RSI as it aims to restore normal function to your joints and muscles, as well as your nervous system using gentle, specific adjustments to free stiff joints and relieve tension in your muscles.