Treatment of Repetitive strain injury

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Early reporting of symptoms is essential to avoid RSI becoming disabling.

Initially treatment aims to help with pain and to enable strength and mobility to return. This includes rest from work, painkillers, anti- inflammatory medicines, heat and cold packs, exercises and elastic supports or splints.

Depending on the diagnosis, further treatment options will vary but include, surgery, steroid injections, physiotherapy, electrical stimulation, osteopathy, chiropractic or deep tissue massage.

Alexander technique, Pilates, Yoga or Tai Chi may help.