Repetitive Strain Injury

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a general term used to describe the pain caused to muscles, nerves and tendons by repetitive movement and overuse. The condition mostly affects parts of the upper body, such as the forearm, elbow, wrist, hands, neck and shoulders.
RSI is usually associated with doing a particular activity repeatedly or for a long period of time. It often occurs in people who work with computers or carry out repetitive manual work.

Causes

• Reading or doing tasks for extended periods of time while looking down.
• Sleeping on an inadequate bed/mattress or sitting in a bad armchair and/or in an uncomfortable position.
• Carrying heavy items.
• Holding one's phone between neck and shoulder.
• Watching TV in incorrect position e.g. Too much to the left/right.
• Sleeping with head forward, while traveling.
• Prolonged use of the hands, wrists, back, neck, etc.
• Sitting in the same position for a long period of time.