Will my RSI ever go away?

RSI usually lasts only a few days or weeks if treated properly in the early stages, but it can affect a person for many years if not treated or diagnosed properly in the beginning (Pascarelli & Quilter, 1994).

Can repetitive strain injury be cured?

If you take the right preventative steps and seek treatment as soon as possible, RSI should heal within six months. In some cases, the symptoms of RSI can become a long-term, chronic problem.

Is RSI damage permanent?

If it goes untreated, RSI can lead to permanent damage. If you work at a computer or use machinery where you repeat the same small hand and arm movements over long periods, you can develop the symptoms of RSI.

Is RSI reversible?

RSI is a progressive condition which, according to the London Hazards Centre RSI handbook can be categorised in three broad stages: RSI Stage 1 (mild). Pain, aching and tiredness of the wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or legs during work, which improves overnight. This stage may last weeks or months, but is reversible.

How do you get rid of RSI?

Possible treatment options for RSI include:

medication – including paracetamol, short-term use of anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen, or pain receptor-blocking medications, such as some forms of antidepressants, if you’re getting severe symptoms or interrupted sleep.
cold packs, elastic supports or a splint.

How do you stop RSI?

Tips for preventing RSI

Adjust your work station to promote good posture and comfort.
Sit in a chair that gives you support for your lower back and keep your feet flat on the floor or on a foot rest.
Avoid sitting cross-legged.
If possible, spend some of your computer time at a standing desk.

What 4 things can cause repetitive injuries?

Some activities that can increase your risk for RSI are:

stressing the same muscles through repetition.
maintaining the same posture for long periods of time.
maintaining an abnormal posture for an extended period of time, such as holding your arms over your head.
lifting heavy objects.

Is RSI a disability?

RSI is classed as a disability. This means if you’re still working, your employer must make reasonable adjustments while you’re at work. If they don’t and you’re left with no alternative but to leave work, you may be able to make a separate claim for unfair dismissal.

What can RSI lead to?

A repetitive strain injury (RSI), sometimes referred to as repetitive stress injury, is a gradual buildup of damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive motions. RSIs are common and may be caused by many different types of activities, including: using a computer mouse. typing.

How do you sleep with RSI?

Some people with RSI find a TENS machine enables them to sleep by minimising the pain. For ongoing sleep problems, use a routine to wind down before sleep, and make a regular time to both go to sleep and wake up.

How does RSI feel?

Symptoms of RSI pain, aching or tenderness. stiffness. throbbing. tingling or numbness.

Is heat good for RSI?

Heat may be a better treatment, if it relieves your symptoms. (Ice and heat both cause blood to flow into the treated area. Ice can have more of an anti-inflammatory response, but has the tightening effect. Also, if you ice too long/too cold, eventually the blood flow is cut off, rather than increasing.)

Can a person with RSI be cured completely?

Loading… RSI can be easily prevented if one is in the first stage or second stage and only in the third stage it is not curable. In the initial stage one experiences pain while working on computers and when they are not working on computers the pain is reduced.

Which is the best treatment for RSI pain?

Possible treatment options for RSI include: medication – including short-term use of anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as ibuprofen) or pain receptor-blocking medications, such as some forms of antidepressants, if you’re getting severe symptoms or interrupted sleep.

Can a RSI injury cause you severe pain?

Although RSI injuries can initially only cause you mild discomfort, they can quickly cripple you in pain and even prevent you from working or leading your normal life. So, early diagnosis and RSI treatment is crucial when managing these types of injuries.

What are the services that RSI can provide?

Our services are delivered to promote functional independence and prevent loss of function in the case of degenerative processes. RSI provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology.