Category: Repetitive Stress Injury

Does Repetitive Movement Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain?

I have seen studies that say, no, repetitive movement doesn’t cause pain in the carpal tunnel area.  But there wasn’t enough information for me to know the position and posture of the subjects in the study. If they were all using ergonomic equipment that fit them well, and if they were young, healthy and in… Continue reading Does Repetitive Movement Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain?

What Causes Repetive Strain Injury

It might seem logical that repetitive strain injury (RSI) is caused by doing the same things over and over.  But that’s not the whole story. Because it’s not just the repetitive movement–it’s repetitive movement done incorrectly. Sometimes poor working positions are unavoidable.  For example, a plumber who works on his back under sinks and does… Continue reading What Causes Repetive Strain Injury

Does Repetitive Movement Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain

Repetitive movement often gets the blame for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  But the truth of the matter is, it’s not just the movement. People used to move in many directions all day long.  Even a typist had to turn the part of the typewriter that the paper wrapped around.  She or he had to insert each… Continue reading Does Repetitive Movement Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain

What Is the Cure for Repetitive Stress Injury

I’m so glad they call it “repetitive stress injury.”  Way too often a disorder is called some other name that makes it sound permanent. An “injury,” on the other hand (oops!  Was that a pun?) sounds like something that can heal.  And it can!  Cuts heal.  Broken bones heal. So can syndromes, symptoms, disorders and… Continue reading What Is the Cure for Repetitive Stress Injury

Natural Hand Position Can Relieve Repetitive Stress Injury Caused by Mousing

Discomfort from repetitive movements is caused by “something.”  When you get rid of the “something” (the cause) your hand pain can also go away. Here’s how it works: Muscles prefer to move in certain ways.  If you move them in positions that they don’t like–especially frequently or for long periods–they get unhappy.  They complain.  That’s… Continue reading Natural Hand Position Can Relieve Repetitive Stress Injury Caused by Mousing

Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Gardening? Tips to Avoid Wrist & Hand Pain in the Garden

Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be caused by something as enjoyable as gardening? Well, first a little history. A “syndrome” is a collection of symptoms.  “Symptoms” are the pain, numbness, weakness or tingling you feel in your hand and arm. There are a lot of muscles that can cause symptoms in your hand, fingers and arms. … Continue reading Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Gardening? Tips to Avoid Wrist & Hand Pain in the Garden

Gardener Hikes Shoulder–Can She Have Relief From Pain & Loss Of Strength?

Does gardening cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Probably not but it can cause pain and numbness in your hand and arm and a lot of the same self-care techniques will help get rid of your symptoms. Here’s a letter I got from a gardener: “I’m a right-handed gardener. I grasp various hand tools, I shovel, I… Continue reading Gardener Hikes Shoulder–Can She Have Relief From Pain & Loss Of Strength?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Helped By Brief Movement

Carpal tunnel syndrome often has the same starting point as many other repetitive stress injuries–doing too much of something in the incorrect position–but there’s help. If you are tired of your carpal tunnel discomfort, there is hope for you.  There are simple movements to relieve your carpal tunnel issue. What about all of the time… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Helped By Brief Movement