RSIHealer
The mission of RSIHealer is to provide articles and resources about how repetitive stress injuries develop, how you can prevent computer-related injuries and how to treat them at home:
Since repetitive injuries are so different from person to person, and Western medicine is sometimes insufficient in treating chronic injuries, we believe that the information on the blog can help others who are coping with injuries. Not every treatment will work for every individual, but once you come to learn a range of coping treatments and therapy, we hope you can understand what your body needs and how to heal yourself. If you’re not yet in pain from computer use, the information here can help you prevent problems.
The editor is Amy Hengst, a freelance writer and photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Amy had to quit her first full-time job out of college, because of chronic arm pain and weakness. Since then, she’s done a lot of research and learned how to change her lifestyle and heal her arms and shoulders. Five years later, she’s pain-free and works as a freelance writer, typing away most of the day at her computer workstation.
Recent Posts from RSIHealer:
- Product Review: The Kensington “Keyboard for Life” - July 8th, 2010
- "A while back I began working for a new client and had the opportunity to try out another ergonomic keyboard, the Kensington “Keyboard for Life.” It’s a slightly revised design of a standard keyboard, plus it’s allegedly spill-proof. I didn’t […]"
- Virus and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked, Scientists Say - January 7th, 2010
- "Scientists recently discovered an interesting link in the research on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a virus that blocks immune system, or antibodies to the virus, were found in prostate cancer patients, then in a high percentage of chronic fatigue sufferers: …cell […]"
- Weekly stretch: Down Facing Dog - November 19th, 2009
- "Downward facing dog is one of my faaavorite yoga poses because it’s a great stretch and strengthening exercise for the whole body, plus it’s relaxing. Here’s the original down facing dog: Photo credit: Ashlynn What a cutie. To do the yoga version […]"
- The Weekly Stretch: Lay on Tummy, Streeeetch Your Arms - November 13th, 2009
- "Is stress is like a Godzilla trying to chew up your muscles? This hamster looks like he’s got the solution– a really great stretch! Photo credit: knittingskwelgurl Here’s how to copy the hamster: Lie on your tummy if you can–or if you’re […]"
- The Weekly Stretch: Splay Your Wings - November 2nd, 2009
- "Is that just Daylight Saving time making me feel stiff and drowsy? Maybe it’s time for a good stretch. Time to reach out your arms, splay your wings and get ready to fly home in just a few hours. Photo Credit: Michael.DK from Denmark on flickr You can do […]"
- Weekly Stretch, Break 1: Remember to Yawn - October 27th, 2009
- "I think, dear readers, we could all use a stretch break! Here’s a new feature–every week I plan to post the Weekly Stretch. There are many many sites, books, videos and sources out there to learn good human stretches for whichever part of the body you […]"
- FAQ– Why Are Good Ergonomic Products So Expensive? - October 20th, 2009
- "Question: Ergonomic mice, keyboards, and other products are made from the same basic materials as their standard, non-ergonomic counterparts. So why are they so expensive? Answer: They aren’t mass produced in the same way as regular keyboards, mice, and so on, […]"
- Why Rain Causes Joint Stiffness for Arthritis and RSI - October 13th, 2009
- "The first major storm of the season hit the San Francisco Bay Area today, causing freeway snarls, nearly–drowned cars—and a lot of stiffness in my joints. Why does rain and weather change affect joint stiffness? I had to do some research to find out. Arthritis […]"
- New Ways to Interact with Computers: Touching a Holograph - September 18th, 2009
- "A while back I wrote about my vision for a future way of interacting with computers—a program that would let you use full body movements to control your mouse and keyboard. The program would accommodate your fitness level and help you get exercise and stay strong, […]"
- Yoga for Crafters and RSI sufferers - September 10th, 2009
- "Computer users aren’t the only ones who get Repetitive stress injuries. Many people who do crafts and tasks with their hands, such as knitters, crocheters, or other creative people, tend to get repetitive injuries too. But you don’t have to give up […]"
