Treating RSI with the Alexander Technique [ http://bit.ly/cRhmsE ] - RT @BodyLearning
Another most commom ailment in our society - RSI. The good news is: The Alexander-Technique can help!
What is RSI?
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is an injury of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that may be caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, mechanical compression (pressing against hard surfaces), or sustained or awkward positions. (»Wikipedia)
Read »the full article on treating RSI with the Alexander Technique
Here's an excerpt:
(...) But the main problem with trying to prevent RSI's is that the human body is very resilient and adaptable. An office worker can type all day with her wrists bent at an awkward angle. A mechanic doesn't notice that he is gripping a spanner too tightly or using more force than is necessary to undo a nut if that's the way he's always done it.
Most people give little thought to exactly how they perform routine actions and don't realize they are putting undue strain on a joint unless it causes pain. Because of this, poor postural habits can develop gradually over many months, or even years, until they seem normal and comfortable.
Teaching people to become more consciously aware of how they are using their bodies is the main aim of The Alexander Technique, which is why it is so useful in treating all types of RSI's. It is not a therapy, and doesn't involve any manipulation or exercises, but it helps people to rediscover their own natural posture.
[via »RT @BodyLearning]
