An article in Redding.com discusses ergonomic gardening tools: Gardeners with painful disabilities needn’t have such a tough row to hoe. A great many garden tools are marketed with the word “ergonomic” in bold type on the labels, meaning they’re intended to maximize the efficiency and quality of someone’s work. But claims are one thing and performance [...]

In an article at BellaOnline, Ergonomics Editor Marji Hajic provides a list of 10 Steps for Avoiding Repetitive Strain Pain. The 10 steps are based on a previous article from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (10 Steps To Combat Low Back Pain), with modifications for the “computer athletes” who battle the every-day stresses and [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the name for a group of problems that includes swelling, pain, tingling, and loss of strength in your wrist and hand. Your wrist is made of small bones that form a narrow groove or carpal tunnel. Tendons and a nerve called the median nerve must pass through this tunnel from [...]

If you have been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), you may be wondering – what next? Below you will find information regarding the most common (not the best) treatment options currently in use in the medical industry and their success and failure rates. If you have received a positive carpal tunnel diagnosis, most doctors will [...]

There is no question that conservative therapy is the best option for those suffering with a Repetitive Strain Injury. From Trigger Finger to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, conservative therapy produces the best results, limited side effects (if any), quicker results and long-lasting relief. There are many types of conservative treatments that provide a variety of positive [...]

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is now a major industrial disease affecting millions of people around the world. RSI includes conditions such as carpel tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis and tendinitis - often collectively referred to as upper limb disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational overuse syndrome (OOS), computer related injuries or cumulative trauma disorders, or CTD. Often the posotion [...]

The following article was contributed by Robert Rickover, a teacher of the Alexander Technique living in Lincoln, Nebraska. Before I became an Alexander Technique teacher, I assumed that the most impressive physical activities were performed by professional athletes. Their feats were regularly reported in the newspapers and on TV and radio and discussed by my [...]

Correct use of the keyboard is most important. If you are not typing correctly then your incorrect typing techniques can lead to and worsen RSI. Your wrists should be straight as shown below: DVORAK Layout Various RSI sufferers have switched to the DVORAK keyboard layout as it relieves the hand action during typing. It may surprise you to [...]

RSI-Relief was originally launched in April 2005. Though the site had gained a bit of a following, it was never quite as successful as I’d hoped. I eventually realized that the original format — links to articles and other sites, plus a blog — was just not going to be enough. I judged the [...]

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome diagnosis (or perhaps mis-diagnosis), discussing another blogger’s frustration with his doctor. Dr. Eben Davis (of Dr Davis’ Back & Wrist Pain Blog) has expanded on this topic. In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Maybe…Maybe Not, Dr. Davis writes: It’s very common for patients with arm or hand pain [...]