Treating Repetitive Strains with Cold Laser

What are Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)?

Repetitive Strain injuries are a family of conditions that result in persistent or recurring pain from overuse of muscles and tendons. For example, tendons and muscles in the wrist may be injured by excessive keying on a computer or an elbow could become injured by repeated use in sports (eg tennis, golf). The pain usually is felt in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, elbows or neck.   

Examples of Common RSIs:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Tenosynovitis
• DeQuervain’s Syndrome
• Golfer’s Elbow
• Tennis Elbow
• Tendonitis
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Blackberry Thumb
• Gamer’s Thumb

What are the Symptoms?

• Pain in the upper back, neck, shoulder, wrists, hands, elbows or arms
• Aching and pain increased at night/bed
• Tingling, numbness, loss of Sensation
• Weakness in arms and hands
• Swelling around wrist or hands

At Theralase Laser and Rehabilitation Center we offer effective treatment programs that integrate laser therapy, rehabilitative services and preventative education.

Laser Therapy            
1. Promotes healing of muscles and tissues
2. Relief from Pain
3. Reduces inflammation 

Additional Rehabilitative Services

• Massage Therapy
• Chiropractic
• Exercise
• Supports and Braces

Education and Prevention
Improving your posture at home, work and in sports
Self care techniques that help our patients speed up their own recovery
Instruction on stretching and strengthening the injured areas
Strategies to prevent recurring injuries