What is Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the term used to describe an injury that is incurred via the overuse of a particular muscle, tendon or joint due to a particular activity. The most common and recognized repetitive strain injury is Carpal Tunnel syndrome, which has been mistakenly associated with computer and typing activity. The reality is guitarists or assembly line workers most often suffer from Carpal Tunnel. This doesn’t mean that typing can't bring on RSI, as Repetitive Strain Injury is often the catalyst of work-related exercises. This type of RSI is known as WRULDs (work-related upper limb disorder).

What are the symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

The signs and symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injury can vary, but the most common ones are tingling and numbness in the wrists or hands, loss of grip or hand dexterity, lessening of sensation or coldness, muscle weakness, soreness, recurring pain, and stiffness. Muscles in the arms and shoulders may feel hard and wiry when palpated with pain or numbness occurring most often while lying in bed. Diagnosis of the onset of RSI may be delayed by victims of this disorder, who erroneously believe that they have been cutting off circulation by lying on their arms in awkward positions. Sometimes, RSI symptoms can begin for reasons that are unrelated to their daily activity. For example, a pinched never can cause many of the above presentations in a sufferer of RSI. If the symptoms of repetitive strain injury keep recurring, it may be best to have doctor evaluate you to rule out RSI.

What causes Repetitive Strain Injury?

The primary causes of Repetitive Strain Injury or ULD are poor posture, repetitive movements of the hands, arm and upper body for a prolonged period of time due to a sport or work related activity, and/or holding a fixed position for a sustained period of time. For people who work with their hands, ergonomic workstations may decrease the likelihood of developing RSI. The people who are most often as risk for repetitive strain injury are data entry clerks or typists, assembly line workers or those whose work involves handling heavy objects.

Will Painwave X4000 help with Repetitive Strain Injury?

Yes! The Painwave X4000 is a non-invasive, drug-free method of relief that it is ideal for the treatment of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Utilization of the Painwave X 4000 is also ideal because it works in concert with the body’s own bioelectromagnetic ecosystem. This wonderful device has absolutely no side effects and is very simple to operate. Just wave the unit gently over the surface of the skin in a small circular motion. After a short period of time, the amazing Painwave X4000 stimulates improved circulation, cell activity and lymphatic movements. These enhancements are beneficial in the relief of pain and other discomforts. In many cases, this stimulation will greatly reduce or eliminate pain permanently.

Note: The information on this site is not meant to help provide a self-diagnosis. If you think you have Repetive Strain Injury, contact your local health care practitioner for a full medical evaluation.