Synopsis People were not designed to sit at a desk typing at a computer for hours at a time, yet that is what so many do, not giving a thought to bad posture or the repetitive stress on their fascia (connective muscle tissue). Sharon J. Butler bases her book on firsthand experience with Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI), which she developed as a result of long hours as a massage therapist. She managed to alleviate her own pain via a series of exercises that she shares here. This includes learning to be aware of one's shoulders, hand positions, posture, and habitual movement patterns. Through a helpful array of diagrams, charts, illustrations, and informative texts, Butler shows readers what stretches to do to relieve a variety of repetition-stress-related symptoms, and when to do them, and what the difference is between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and RSI, the affliction most people mistake for CTS. All in all, this is a highly recommended book for those first noticing the symptoms (numbness or shooting pains in arms, wrists, and hands).
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-04-01 | | Illustrator: | Jacqueline Entwistle Freeman |
| Size | | Length: | 160 pages | | Height: | 11.0 in | | Width: | 8.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 17.6 oz |
Publisher's Note The leading occupational injury of the 90's will soon become a thing of the past. This is the most complete program ever developed for the relief of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other repetitive strain injury of the upper body. You will learn everything you need for true self-care: learn how soft-tissues function and why they develop repetitive strain injuries; discover how gentle stretching can help restore full function and comfort to your hands, arms, neck and shoulders; choose the most appropriate exercises to relieve your symptoms by reviewing the Symptoms Charts included in this program; and create an effective injury prevention program based on your occupation.
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