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Recognize, Prevent And Treat Work-
Related Repetitive Strain Injury
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Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, and tension neck syndrome
affect some 4.5 million Canadians . This is why it is important to be able to recognize the
symptoms, particularly in the early stages when rest and gradual exercise can fix the
problem. Symptoms all repetitive strain injuries have in common and should be one of the
first signs to raise concern are frequent sore and exhaustion of the affected limb, usually
occurring during performing general work-related tasks with symptoms diminishing or
disappearing at night. When these symptoms start occurring every day and they persist for
longer periods of time and performing usual tasks becomes uncomfortable or challenging,
the condition is in its intermediate stage. Advanced and severe cases of repetitive strain
injuries are highly debilitating and associated with poor life quality, with many being unable
to escaped the aching, fatigue and weakness in limbs or perform the smallest of duties.
Massage therapy involves the systematic manipulation of soft tissue using different levels
of touch intensity, depending on the problem. In spite of many people seeing this therapy
as more of an optional pampering, massage therapy branches out into a variety of
techniques with the potential to heal, not only relax. Therefore, a technique such as deep
tissue massage can work to release tension and boost blood flow and lymph circulation.
These outcomes translate into pain alleviation and play an important role in helping prevent
disease or accelerate recovery.