Treating Repetitive Strain Injury ( RSI ) at the Oxford & Weybridge OSIC
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is an umbrella term given to a group of conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, nerves and other soft tissues of the body. Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD) is a form of RSI. Many individuals suffer with musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain & arm pain to name a few) which may be attributed, at least in part, to their work. These problems can be significantly reduced by assessing, and where possible, reducing the level of risk associated with work. By addressing posture, movement and intensity and frequency of activities, you may experience symptom relief and understand how best to prevent the onset of RSI. There are many common and well-defined RSI related conditions affecting the upper limbs: • Fingers, hands and arms are vulnerable to injury through overuse and this maybe compounded by poor posture, twisting, cold, vibration or 'repetitive strain'.Your working environment is an important consideration and ergonomic guidelines aim to find the ideal workspace to suit you and the type of work that you do. Through their expertise in musculo-skeletal function and movement, our Osteopaths at the Oxford & Weybridge clinics are able to make recommendations about your working environment. Osteopathic treatment for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) at the Oxford & Weybridge clinics may include spinal mobilisation, soft tissue techniques for muscles, neural tissue mobilisation & postural muscle strengthening. The objective is to identify the tissues under 'repetitive' strain, determine the cause, treat the condition and address the cause so that the potential for reoccurrence is minimal. |
Common problems we can help with at the Oxford & Weybridge Clinics: Back & Neck Pain • Low Back Pain • Neck Pain • Sciatica • Mid Back Pain (Thoracic Pain) • Postural Pain & Instability • Headaches & Jaw Problems Joint Pains & Arthritis • Shoulder Pain • Hip & Knee Problems • Foot & Ankle Problems • Achilles Tendonitis & Plantar Fasciitis Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) • Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & associated wrist problems Pre & Post Natal Care / Pregnancy Pain • Postural Pain & Instability • Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD / PSD) • Sciatica Click the headings above to find out more about how we can help. |