Lesson 4- The 7 Most Overlooked Causes of Pain

Welcome to lesson number four of The Seven Most Overlooked Causes of Body Pain & What You Can Do About Them Today series.

Let’s get right to it!

Repetitive motion injury is generally thought of as an injury you would get at work or from over-using the computer (sometimes they are one in the same).

But in reality this idea that repetitive motion injuries only happen from your j-o-b, is a big misconception. Any type of activity that requires a repetitive motion can cause this condition.

Sports, sewing, cooking, writing, drawing and housework are just a few of the things that came to my mind but really anything you do, that you do often, can be associated with repetitive motion injury.

If you already have this kind of injury, then there are some things you can do that can possibly stop the progression of the injury.

If you make the effort to practice good posture and be mindful of your body mechanics you will be on the right track. Plus try limiting the amount of time you spend doing activities where you would be practicing poor body mechanics or an awkward posture.

Reduce the amount of repetitive movements of your hands, wrists and arms and you can reduce your risk of strain from repetitive movement.

Stretching and strengthening should become part of a preventative strategy as well as the treatment of a repetitive motion injury if you are already afflicted.
Seeking the services of a Licensed or Certified Massage Therapist is also effective in most cases.

Spending a little time doing some type of relaxation technique that will help you unwind can be very beneficial. Listening to your favorite music, sitting on your deck, meditation, deep breathing exercises or going for an after work walk can help you in getting the day’s stress to drain from your muscles, body and your mind.
A combination of all of these approaches can help you in the healing of any existing repetitive motion injuries that you may have and prevent the onset of the injuries if you don’t have them.

If you suspect you might have a repetitive motion injury, you should consult with your family doctor and then make arrangements to see a Massage Therapist who specializes in these types of injuries.

I hope this new information is helping you on your journey to the pain free you, you once knew!

Take care of yourself and be WELL!
Barbara M LaDrig LMT, NCTMB
MuscleTensionRelief.com
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Please note: This is just my opinion and not to be taken as medical advice, I am not a doctor.