Injury & Accidents
Repetitive Strain Injury
Symptoms that accumulate from repeated load rather than a single incident.
Also called: RSI, Overuse injury.
RSI is an umbrella term for symptoms that build up from repeated movement or sustained posture rather than a single injury. The evaluation is about identifying which structures are load-sensitive and what pattern of activity is driving it.
It commonly affects the hands, wrists, forearms, neck, and shoulders, particularly with desk work, manual trades, or repetitive hobbies.
Why this matters
RSI usually develops slowly and is often ignored until it starts affecting work or daily tasks, at which point it can take longer to resolve than it would have earlier on.
Because the driving activity is usually still ongoing, a plan needs to consider workstation setup, task variation, and recovery time — not just what happens during care visits.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
Movement habits are learned patterns stored and executed by the nervous system, so changing them — not just resting the sore tissue — is part of changing the load that caused the problem.
Prolonged repetitive strain can also affect how sensitised the local nerves and tissues become, which is part of why symptoms sometimes persist even after activity is reduced.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
Some symptoms need medical evaluation first. If anything in your history or examination suggests that, we will say so and help point you in the right direction.
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Joint Pain & Staying Active — Shoulders, hips, knees, ankles — extremity function matters as much as the spine.
- Achilles Tendinopathy — Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, usually load-related.
- Ankle Pain — Pain or restriction at the ankle, often after an old injury.
- Ankle Sprain — Ligament injury from rolling or twisting the ankle.
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