I've had RSI for a couple of years now and it started when I was 19. You can definitely get it at any age, and it doesn't have to be after years at work. If you're on any PC (or doing any repetitive action, such as stuffing envelopes or something) it can become a problem.
It's a real pain to have - not only literally, because it means (for me) that I'll probably never be able to have fulltime work at a computer (limits options much?) ;o) So, if you're noticing signs then please try and correct things before it gets too far. There is pretty much nothing in the way of medication that targets these type of injuries, so prevention is important. The most important thing, if it's computer-related RSI, is posture at the computer. You should have a hunt around for a site about ergonomics; something that tells you the best way to set up your computer, and how you should be sitting etc. Also, take regular mini-breaks from typing etc.
There's a lot of info about this stuff (also called OOS where I live) so I would think it'd be quite easy to find some via a Google search of something.
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Eek, take care!
Date: 2003-05-10 04:04 pm (UTC)I've had RSI for a couple of years now and it started when I was 19. You can definitely get it at any age, and it doesn't have to be after years at work. If you're on any PC (or doing any repetitive action, such as stuffing envelopes or something) it can become a problem.
It's a real pain to have - not only literally, because it means (for me) that I'll probably never be able to have fulltime work at a computer (limits options much?) ;o) So, if you're noticing signs then please try and correct things before it gets too far. There is pretty much nothing in the way of medication that targets these type of injuries, so prevention is important. The most important thing, if it's computer-related RSI, is posture at the computer. You should have a hunt around for a site about ergonomics; something that tells you the best way to set up your computer, and how you should be sitting etc. Also, take regular mini-breaks from typing etc.
There's a lot of info about this stuff (also called OOS where I live) so I would think it'd be quite easy to find some via a Google search of something.
Take care,
Helen
Re: Eek, take care!
Date: 2003-05-10 04:11 pm (UTC)Re: Eek, take care!
Date: 2003-05-10 08:07 pm (UTC)Re: Eek, take care!
Date: 2003-05-11 12:40 am (UTC)