Jump at the first sight of minor acute RSI to beat long term chronic pain issues

Are you reading this article with a repetitive finger-roll down your mobile’s screen? You might be. Or are you reading it after typing ‘RSI’ as an interest subject into a search engine? Could be. Either way, repetitive motions like finger scrolling, keyboard typing, and mouse-navigation can build up to gradually create pain in your arm, wrist, shoulders and neck. It’s called Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and it’s a condition that’s completely treatable with proactive treatment and lifestyle adjustments.

Does this sound like your pain? Then you’re in the right place. In this blog, we’ll outline what repetitive strain injury (RSI) is, how to tackle the issue, and what chiropractic can do to help you find relief.

Early RSI symptoms to watch for

Essentially, repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are caused by repetitively using a body part without rest. Commonly, RSI affects your arms, elbows, wrists, hands, neck and shoulders. It often develops when you have an occupation or hobby that requires you to complete repetitive activities at high intensity, or for long periods of time. Like, writing round the clock to deliver a report on time. Or furiously competing in a video game.

Whilst pain symptoms can settle once you finish the repetitive activity, once you start them again (without proper recovery), the overuse can create further damage. Therefore, it’s essential to seek professional health advice and treatment for repetitive strain injuries as soon as they occur. When your injury is minor and acute, it is the best time to tackle the condition. Early intervention enables proactive treatment, management and recovery to ensure the injury doesn’t develop into a chronic or ongoing condition that is painful and ever-present.

Chiropractic treatment can relieve RSI symptoms

Pain is simply how your body communicates that something is wrong. Chiropractic treatment is a natural and non-invasive method of enabling your body to function optimally. When you have maximal spine, joint and muscle health, your body operates without pain and discomfort. Like any problem, small issues are quicker and easier to fix than large ones!

After assessing your individual symptoms and medical history, our team of chiropractors will diagnose and treat your condition using the latest scientifically approved techniques. Plus, we will help you reduce your risk of further injury by educating you about strength exercises and lifestyle amendments that can build strength in the affected area.

Relieve Repetitive Strain Injuries with Sydney Spine

At Sydney Spine and Sports Clinic, we put you first. We believe in offering ethical chiropractic care that enable you to make informed and educated choices about your health. We can treat you for repetitive strain injuries (RSI) in your arms, wrists or upper body resulting from office work or other repetitive tasks. If you are suffering discomfort and would like to talk to us about how we can help you get mobile and active again – make an appointment with one of our chiropractors.