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Complaints
RSI/CANS
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) or CANS (Complaints of Arm, Neck, and Shoulder) are terms used for issues in the arms, neck, and shoulders. These complaints can manifest as symptoms like pain, radiation to other body parts, stiffness, and reduced mobility in these areas.
RSI/CANS
The causes of RSI/CANS are often found in repetitive movements and prolonged postures during work or daily activities. These can heavily burden the muscles and joints. When this burden coincides with restrictions in other parts of the musculoskeletal system, the risk of injuries and overstrain increases significantly. This combination of factors can lead to persistent pain and movement limitations, problems that can be effectively treated with osteopathy.
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RSI/CANS
Osteopathy and RSI/CANS
Osteopathy treats RSI/CANS by addressing the underlying causes such as muscle tension, nerve compressions, and biomechanical imbalances. This approach helps to restore the body’s balance and tackles the issues at their root. Many complaints in the arms and shoulders originate in the neck because the nerves that control the arm come from there. If there is a blockage or pressure on these nerves in the neck, the arm cannot recover properly. At OsteoPlaza, we search for the causes of these blockages and work to relieve these obstructions, enabling complete recovery.
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Treatment techniques
For RSI/CANS
At OsteoPlaza, we employ various specific osteopathic techniques to treat RSI/CANS. These include connective tissue techniques, visceral techniques, targeted exercises, and manipulations and mobilizations of joints. These methods are designed to relieve pain, improve blood circulation and nerve function, restore function, and prevent future damage.
These techniques collectively provide a thorough and effective treatment for clients with RSI/CANS, focusing on both immediate relief and long-term recovery.
The benefits of
osteopathy for RSI/CANS
Osteopathic treatment at OsteoPlaza offers various benefits for patients with RSI/CANS. These include pain relief, improved mobility, and better muscle function. Additionally, balancing the body helps to reduce the likelihood of recurrence of complaints. Preventing injuries is an important focus for us.
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RSI/CANS
What to expect
from the treatment?
At your first visit to OsteoPlaza, you can expect a comprehensive intake and examination. During this session, we thoroughly discuss your medical history and current symptoms. Based on this, we create a personalized treatment plan.
The treatment consists of a combination of osteopathic techniques specifically aimed at improving the mobility and function of your neck, shoulders, and arms. We use a mix of visceral techniques, manipulations, mobilizations, and stretching techniques to address movement limitations and blockages. All treatments are comfortably carried out on the treatment table.
During and after the treatment, you can expect improvements in mobility and a reduction in pain. The osteopath explains what the treatment entails and provides an estimate of how long the recovery process may take. He also gives an indication of the required number of sessions, depending on the specific complaints.
Clients are actively involved in their recovery process. Collaboration with the osteopath is crucial for a successful outcome.
Frequently asked questions
RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), CANS (Complaints of Arm, Neck and/or Shoulder) are terms for complaints caused by repetitive stressful movements, such as pain and stiffness in the wrists, hands, arms or shoulders, often related to computer work, manual tasks or prolonged, uncomfortable postures.
Osteopathy provides pain relief, improved mobility and better functioning muscles for RSI and CANS complaints. In addition, balancing the body helps reduce the chances of symptoms returning. Injury prevention is an important focus for osteopaths.
An osteopath looks for the root cause of complaints. This involves looking at the whole body and considering it as an integrated system. A physical therapist focuses only on the region where the symptoms are located and makes greater use of exercises to reduce these symptoms. Osteopathy takes a more “hands-on” approach. This is done by moving tissues (e.g., joints, muscles and connective tissue around organs) with the hands.
Yes, osteopathy is substantiated by research demonstrating its effectiveness for certain conditions such as abdominal pain, headaches, back pain, neck pain and other musculoskeletal complaints. Research in osteopathy is constantly growing and evolving.
No, a doctor’s referral is not necessary to visit an osteopath. Clients can make an appointment right away.
Osteopathy is often partially covered under supplementary insurance policies. It is advisable to check your policy or contact your insurer for specific coverage.
