Repetitive Strain Injury symptoms

According to experts, it is likely that people have been affected by Repetitive Strain Injury since cave painters, and in the modern world of computer based employment, people are at as much risk as ever before. Professions such as finance, law and administration are highly susceptible to RSI along with people working in manufacturing.

Symptoms of RSI
It may be months, even years, before someone starts to experience the discomfort and pain of RSI. This is because it takes time for the repetitive damage to reach a level where it causes problems.

Tingling, coldness and numbness of the joints
Clumsiness and loss of strength and coordination
Pain that prevents you from getting to sleep
Tightness, stiffness, discomfort and soreness in the hands, forearms, elbows, shoulders, neck and back.

Common Repetitive Strain Injury conditions

Bursitis
Inflammation of the sacs (bursas) in the joints that protect the muscles and tendons as they move across the bones in the knee, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the swelling of the linings surrounding the wrist. This leads to a compression of the nerve that provides the wrist with the majority of its feeling. The end result is sharp needle-like pain in the wrist and hands. This is common for people who work extensively with computers.

Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that attach the muscles of the forearm to the elbow.

Tendinitis
Like tennis elbow, tendinitis is an inflammation of a tendon most frequently occurring in the shoulder, elbow, forearm, or wrist.

Trigger finger
Trigger finger is a swelling of the sheath surrounding the tendon in the finger or thumb.

Activities that increase the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury

Awkward and static postures i.e. standing, sitting, and reaching for long periods
Repetition of movements/vibration i.e. performing the same task continually, working with a pneumatic drill
Forceful exertion – i.e. heavy lifting
Cold temperatures – working outside
Smoking
Obesity
Arthritis

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