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A repetitive strain injury can thus happen to anyone and leave you out of commission for a while. To recover quickly, seeking help is the best option. At Global Clinic, we can offer pain management and physical therapy treatments to give you the relief you deserve.
What Is a Repetitive Strain Injury?
Unlike acute injuries that occur from a single traumatic event, RSI develops gradually over time and worsens without treatment. At Global Pain & Spine Clinic in Niles, IL, we treat the full range of repetitive strain injuries with personalized, non-surgical programs.
Research on repetitive strain injury treatment is available through the National Library of Medicine.
What Causes a Repetitive Strain Injury?
Simply put, a strain injury is likely if you regularly put a strain on parts of your body. Addressing these strains is essential because they can lead to more severe issues like tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome if ignored.
Services for Repetitive Strain Injuries
Treatment protocols at Global Clinic are personalized; they are designed to address your injuries at your pace. Our goal is to help you recover and avoid injury in the future.
What Results Can I Expect?
We can recommend gentle exercises and medical care to ensure that your injury heals quickly and properly. During your treatment, you should minimize or avoid the activity that caused your injury. You will recover and return to normal soon with proper rest, treatment, and care.
FAQ
1. How long does repetitive strain injury treatment take?
Recovery time depends on the type and severity of your RSI. Mild cases with early intervention typically improve within 4 to 8 weeks of physical therapy and activity modification. Chronic or severe cases may require 3 to 6 months of treatment including injections or regenerative medicine. Your clinician will give you a realistic timeline at your first visit.
2. Can I continue working with a repetitive strain injury?
In most cases yes, with modifications. Your physical therapist will advise on ergonomic changes, activity modifications, and bracing that allow you to continue working while recovering. Complete rest is rarely the best solution - guided activity modification is more effective.
3. Can repetitive strain injuries be treated without surgery?
Yes - the vast majority of RSI conditions respond well to non-surgical treatment including physical therapy, manual therapy, acupuncture, and targeted injections. Surgery is rarely necessary when treatment begins early.
4. What activities cause repetitive strain injuries?
Common causes include prolonged typing and computer use, assembly line work, construction and manual labor, sports involving repetitive throwing, gripping, or overhead movements, and playing musical instruments. Any activity requiring the same motion repeatedly over a long period can cause RSI.
5. Does insurance cover repetitive strain injury treatment at Global Pain & Spine Clinic?
Most major insurance plans cover physical therapy and pain management for repetitive strain injuries, especially when related to a work injury. Call our Niles office at (847) 299-7000 to verify your coverage before your first appointment.