Conditions we treat
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Treatment in Surrey, BC
When the same small motion is repeated thousands of times — at a keyboard, on the tools, on a line — tissue can fall behind on recovery.
What it feels like
- Aching, burning or tightness in the wrist, forearm, elbow or shoulder
- Symptoms that build over weeks and flare with the same task
- Weak grip, clumsiness or tingling during repetitive work
Why it happens
RSI is an umbrella for overuse problems — tendons, muscles and nerves that are being asked to do the same job more often than they can recover from. The irritated tissue is only half the story; the other half is the position, force and repetition of the task itself.
How we can help
We identify which structure is actually irritated and what, in your work or habits, keeps re-aggravating it. Your practitioner builds a plan around both — settling the tissue while adapting how the task is done — tailored case by case and adjusted as you improve. Where your claim is work-related, we handle WorkSafeBC billing directly.
Related reading: Stretches for desk workers · Related condition: Carpal tunnel syndrome
Common questions
Is RSI covered by WorkSafeBC?
Work-related overuse injuries can qualify for WorkSafeBC coverage. If your claim is accepted, we bill WorkSafeBC directly and treatment focuses on both recovery and a sustainable return to your duties. Our WorkSafeBC guide on the blog walks through the claim process.
Will RSI go away if I just ignore it?
Occasionally — but overuse problems usually persist while the aggravating task continues unchanged. The pattern we see most is symptoms slowly escalating until small tasks hurt. Addressing it early, including how the task is done, is the shorter road back.