by SteveRSI
26. May 2010 17:40
Stretching regularly can dramatically improve your RSI so we've provided a few exercises you might like to try. Most people find that regular exercises before and during computer use helps them but please read the warning below. Also note that stretches alone are unlikely to fully solve your RSI symptoms and other aspects such as posture and mouse usage are likely to also have an impact
Some of these stretches directly focus on specific RSI problem areas but others are aimed at generally improving your posture which in itself is often the cause of many RSI conditions
Regular stretching and exercises can really alleviate RSI but this stretch is great before sports and just as a general warm up to the day. This one opens up your chest and sternum and loosens up the shoulders
- Stand or sit with a straight back and no slouching
- Slowly roll your shoulders back, up, forwards and back down
- Repeat 5 times
- Reverse the direction and repeat another 5 times
- As with all stretches stop immediately if you feel any pain or discomfort
- Note: you need to do it a lot slower than this picture