Réhabital
Office Pain and Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Eight hours a day in the same posture produces very real pain: a stiff neck, burning shoulders, numb wrists, a heavy back. Fixing the workstation is not enough; the already sensitised tissue needs retraining too.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
Repetitive strain injuries cover a family of problems: neck tension and headaches, shoulder and elbow tendinopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, upper back pain and postural low back pain. The mechanism is shared: a low but sustained load, without variation or recovery, exceeds tissue tolerance. Remote work made this worse, with improvised kitchen table setups and days with no walking between meetings.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Sustained static postures
Tissues tolerate stillness poorly; cumulative load outpaces recovery capacity.
Poorly set workstation
A low screen, a distant mouse and an unsupportive chair create constant strain.
Weak stabilisers
Underused deep neck flexors and scapular stabilisers leave superficial muscles compensating.
Stress and chest breathing
Stress raises trapezius and scalene tone and reduces rib mobility.
Our Treatment Approach
We start with a workstation review (screen height, forearm position, lumbar support, lighting) and your daily habits. Manual treatment then frees the cervical and thoracic spine, upper ribs and soft tissue of the trapezius, scalenes and forearm extensors. We add short, frequent exercises: thoracic mobility, deep neck flexor endurance, scapular retraction, and nerve glides for the wrists. Osteopathy addresses the diaphragm and breathing, often restricted in desk workers, while massage therapy speeds relief in the tightest areas.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Four to eight sessions are usually enough, combined with structured micro-breaks and immediate ergonomic adjustments.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Set the top of the screen at eye level.
- Take a movement micro-break every 30 to 45 minutes.
- Keep forearms supported and elbows close to the body.
- Alternate sitting and standing when possible.
- Do three minutes of thoracic mobility daily.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
Desk-related pain responds quickly when ergonomics and movement are corrected together; recurrence is common when only one of the two is addressed.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Come in if pain persists beyond three weeks, wakes you at night, or if numbness appears in the hands.
Why Réhabital Clinic
We correct the workstation and retrain the tissue in the same process instead of treating the pain in isolation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Address
D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
Phone
(438) 842-3550Hours
Mon–Fri: 10AM–8PM
Sun: 10AM–4PM
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