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LucyOne · 02-26-2017, 05:39 AM

My RSI started in 2004 and I've been dealing with it ever since. Drugs don't help at all because they don't address the root cause of the problem which is bad posture. Normal doctors don't really know anything what to do about RSI, at least that's the case in Germany, where I live. As an RSI patient you can't really expect anyone to help you, you have to help yourself. And there is no easy way out, because as soon as you get RSI, the damage has already been done and it takes a lot of discipline and patience for your body to heal.

Posture is essential because the nerves in the arms get easily impinged in the shoulder area. Proper alignment of the shoulders frees the nerves and muscles in the arms, wrists and hands.

I would definitely recommend getting information about proper posture and starting an exercise program that strengthens the core muscles and helps to improve posture. Here are some things that have helped me over the years:

Esther Gokhale's book "8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back" illustrates common mistakes Westerners make when it comes to posture and proper alignment, and it also shows positive examples from countries all over the world, where back pain and similar ailments are virtually unknown.
New Callanetics is a great way to strengthen the deep muscles that keep us upright and properly aligned.
Martha Peterson's program "Move without Pain" is very easy to learn, helps with overall stress release and makes the brain relearn how to move the body properly. Book and DVDs available.
The MELT Method helps to make the fascia more flexible again and is a good way to relieve everyday pain in the hands and arms (you need to get the "Hand and Foot Kit" for that).

I'm not affiliated with any of these practitioners or programs, I'm just a fan because all of these programs were developed by people dealing with their own pains, unable to find help from normal doctors and therapists.

In the end, it takes a lot of dedication and discipline to follow through with any of these programs. It took me a lot of time to learn these training regimes, but I still regularly do them because it helps me to stay pain-free most of the time. However, I still have to be careful about how much work I do at the computer or when I use an e-reader or my smartphone.

02-26-2017, 05:39 AM	#22
LucyOne Librocubicularist Posts: 617 Karma: 11908623 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Device: PocketBook InkPad 3 & Touch HD 3, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 5	My RSI started in 2004 and I've been dealing with it ever since. Drugs don't help at all because they don't address the root cause of the problem which is bad posture. Normal doctors don't really know anything what to do about RSI, at least that's the case in Germany, where I live. As an RSI patient you can't really expect anyone to help you, you have to help yourself. And there is no easy way out, because as soon as you get RSI, the damage has already been done and it takes a lot of discipline and patience for your body to heal. Posture is essential because the nerves in the arms get easily impinged in the shoulder area. Proper alignment of the shoulders frees the nerves and muscles in the arms, wrists and hands. I would definitely recommend getting information about proper posture and starting an exercise program that strengthens the core muscles and helps to improve posture. Here are some things that have helped me over the years: Esther Gokhale's book "8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back" illustrates common mistakes Westerners make when it comes to posture and proper alignment, and it also shows positive examples from countries all over the world, where back pain and similar ailments are virtually unknown. New Callanetics is a great way to strengthen the deep muscles that keep us upright and properly aligned. Martha Peterson's program "Move without Pain" is very easy to learn, helps with overall stress release and makes the brain relearn how to move the body properly. Book and DVDs available. The MELT Method helps to make the fascia more flexible again and is a good way to relieve everyday pain in the hands and arms (you need to get the "Hand and Foot Kit" for that). I'm not affiliated with any of these practitioners or programs, I'm just a fan because all of these programs were developed by people dealing with their own pains, unable to find help from normal doctors and therapists. In the end, it takes a lot of dedication and discipline to follow through with any of these programs. It took me a lot of time to learn these training regimes, but I still regularly do them because it helps me to stay pain-free most of the time. However, I still have to be careful about how much work I do at the computer or when I use an e-reader or my smartphone.