Question 1

what are the typical causes of repetitive stress injuries?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive Stress: Repetitive stress injuries are just that:  repeated stress on a joint or body part from recurrently using that part.  Try to change your routine so that you are not constantly putting excess stress or strain on a particular joint or body part.

Question 2

what is repetitive stress injuries? can you ever recover from it?

Accepted Answer

It's possible : It's possible. I would go to a reputable orthopedic doctor locally.

Question 3

what are my treatment options for repetitive stress injuries?

Accepted Answer

Local support: Local support with brace, or kinesio tapping.

Question 4

what is the difference between repetitive stress injury and repetitive strain ?

Accepted Answer

Synonymous: It is used interchangably, may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression (pressing against hard surfaces), or sustained or awkward positions.

Question 5

can you tell me the quickest way to treat a repetitive stress injury in my hands?

Accepted Answer

MLD/CDT: Use capsaicin patch if this is a old stress, Lidocaine patch if this a recent stress and wrap with unna ooot strips (calamine soaked gauze) cover with webril and tubular stretch bandage - for swelling we use grey foam on top with acewrap to give extra comfort and pressure - this is called complex decongestive therapy will be performed by people trained in this contact you local physical therapist.

Question 6

can stress & tension cause neck and shoulder pain especially if have injury n neck and shoulder? what if anything helps?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Absolutely, as stress builds people tend to have it manifest in increased muscle tension in the neck and trunk.  This can easily translate to the trapezius area and therefore shoulders.  Heat, cervical stretches,  can be helpful.  Meditation can be helpful as can  exercise to relieve stress.  Core workouts such as yoga increases flexibility and decrease stress as well.

Question 7

what can you do for a repetitive stress injury to a hand?

Accepted Answer

MLD/CDT: Use capsaicin patch if this is a old stress, Lidocaine patch if this a recent stress and wrap with unna ooot strips (calamine soaked gauze) cover with webril and tubular stretch bandage - for swelling we use grey foam on top with acewrap to give extra comfort and pressure - this is called complex decongestive therapy will be performed by people trained in this contact you local physical therapist.

Question 8

what are the best treatments for stress injuries to the bones?

Accepted Answer

Rest and nutrition: If a stress fracture occurs in a weight-bearing bone, healing will be delayed or prevented by continuing to put weight on that limb.
Rest is the only option for complete healing of a stress fracture. The amount of recovery time varies greatly depending upon the location, severity, the strength of the body's healing response and an individual's nutritional intake + vit d3, vit k2, c, zinc, protein.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for hand stress injuries?

Accepted Answer

Wrapping: Use capsaicin patch if this is a old stress, Lidocaine patch if this a recent stress and wrap with unna ooot strips (calamine soaked gauze) cover with webril and tubular stretch bandage - for swelling we use grey foam on top with acewrap to give extra comfort and pressure - this is called complex decongestive therapy will be performed by people trained in this contact you local physical therapist.

Question 10

how can you to prevent rsi on the hand (repetitive stress injury)?

Accepted Answer

Wrapping - MLD/CDT: I had a fire fighter who we used Lidocaine patch to the rsi area and applied calamine soaked gauze (unna boots) as strips, webril and strechnet and applied ace wrap in the morning and removed at night. The hypersensitivity went away in 1 week, pain in three weeks and the local tissue swelling and other symptoms in 3 months. He went back to work - the above is called complex decongestive therapy.

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