RSI-Relief

Discomfort Free is a blog from massage therapist Hilma Louise Volk:

I am not a doctor. I am a massage therapist. The techniques I show primarily involve self-massage and stretching. You control the pressure of self massage at all times. Stretches should never be forced or painful. If you get a gut feeling that these suggestions are not right for you – don’t do them. If you diligently use the techniques every day for at least a week and see no improvement, you should consult a physician.

Also, if your problem has progressed to the point to where your hands feel “dead” most of the time, you are at risk for permanent nerve damage and should see a physician.

The advise in this website is for given is for numbness or tingling that has progressed gradually over a period of time from an occupation, or hobby, or both. It can result from accumulative repetitive movements (know as repetitive strain injuries) from such motions as hammering, cutting hair, typing, playing piano, knitting, etc. — or from postural imbalances or frequent awkward positions (known as cumulative trauma injuries).

Hilma provides a series of instructional videos that you can use to locate and treat the cause of your problem.

Recent Posts from Discomfort Free:

Satisfied Customer - December 6th, 2011

"Pam Bruni wrote me saying she had great success using my techniques.  I asked her if she would be willing to share her story. This is what she said: Hi Hilma, I’ve attached a rather wordy endorsement.  If you’d like … Continue reading →"

I Was Wrong – Sort of – Pectoralis Minor - November 13th, 2011

"In some of my videos I said that if your arms are up (even steering wheel height) and your fingers get numb, BUT when your arms are down, the numbness goes away, that is caused by a tight Pectoralis Minor … Continue reading →"

Asthma Warning – Tylenol may make it worse. - November 9th, 2011

"According to a recent report acetaminophen (Tylenol is a brand name) can make asthma worse in both children and adults.  Another study showed that acetaminophen is linked to causing asthma in children. Read the Article published on msnbc.com   Bookmark […]"

Pain Relief Free Online Event - September 10th, 2011

"Pain Relief Event – FREE on the Internet  If you, someone you love, a friend, or co-worker is in physical pain, watch the short video below. This method is for arthritis, migraines and other headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia, neck pain, … Continue […]"

Cancer, Beatable and Preventable? - May 31st, 2011

"CANCER. It’s a terrifying word. I’m sure you know someone who’s endured the horrible effects of chemotherapy and radiation and busted through a survivor. You may also know another who didn’t make it. You may have read about a spontaneous […]"

Tornado Relief, You Can Donate - May 26th, 2011

"I live in North Idaho and I hear a lot of bitching about all the rain we’ve been having. They can’t work on their lawn and garden or enjoy various outdoor activities. But they haven’t seen their home destroyed in … Continue reading → […]"

Sunscreen Warning - May 25th, 2011

"Is your sunscreen expired? Several years ago on one of those morning shows like “Today” there was an interview with a guy about product expiration dates.  The man listed a bunch of products (like many kinds of packaged and frozen … Continue reading […]"

How Bad are Eggs For You? - May 18th, 2011

"Recently I overheard some friends discussing their egg white recipes.  When I asked why they just used the egg whites, they said it was because the yokes were so bad for you.  Well, I had just gotten the following in … Continue reading →"

Doctors Recommending Surgery for Profit Motive? - February 23rd, 2011

"If your doctor is pushing you toward non-emergency surgery for the wrong reason? Financial incentives sway doctors to send patients to surgery, study says August 16, 2010 | Christina Jewett Is a doctor who stands to profit from sending you … Continue […]"

Doctor Recommending Surgery Profit Motive? - February 23rd, 2011

"When doctors become invested in an outpatient surgery center, they perform on average twice as many surgeries as doctors with no such financial stake, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System. "Our data suggest that physician behavior […]"