Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Your body is an amazing thing, but at the simplest level it is a machine. And like other machines, things can wear out if used too often or misused frequently. However, in contrast to other machines, our bodies can repair themselves if given the chance.

Repetitive strain injuries refer to a broad spectrum of injuries that occur through performing a repeated action, especially if the action is performed incorrectly. Often, in our modern life, we are required to perform actions repeatedly that might be unnatural otherwise. For example, when typing, texting or playing sports like tennis and golf.

Repetitive strain injuries is a term used to describe the pain and damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves caused by repetitive movement, overuse or prolonged positions when an improper technique is being used. This leads to chronic inflammation and can be accompanied by all the neurological symptoms like pins and needles, numbness, weakness as well as cramps. The most common areas affected are wrists, hands, but can also happen in your forearm or shoulders.

At Back Up we relieve the symptoms, rehab the injuries, unwind any complex compensations and provide you active care advise to prevent further injury.

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a syndrome most often seen in tennis players – where excessive or repetitive stress from forceful wrist and finger motions affect the outer side of your elbow. The elbow and wrist joints become stiff and the hands and wrists become weak. The pain and inflammation can spread to the entire forearm.  

​Many people put up with this condition,  mask it with medication, or stop their activities – not realising that chiropractic care can treat this. At Back Up, we rebalance the muscles and free up the joints allowing for normal motion; and prescribe active care to strengthen and stabilise the area to prevent recurrence.

Golfer's Elbow

Golfer’s elbow is a syndrome most often seen in golfers – where excessive or repetitive stress from forceful wrist and finger motions affect the inner side of your elbow. The elbow and wrist joints become stiff and the hands and wrists become weak. The pain and inflammation can spread to the entire forearm.  
Many people put up with this condition, or mask it with medication, or stop their activities – not realising that chiropractic care can treat this. At Back Up, we rebalance the muscles and free up the joints allowing for normal motion; and prescribe active care to strengthen and stabilise the area to prevent recurrence.

Runner's Knee

Runner’s knee, also known as Patellofermoral Pain Syndrome, describes the pain and problems arising from the repetitive load and strain on the knees and surrounding tissues. It develops from imbalances in the posture, gait, foot or ankle, or from a traumatic injury. The pain is generally felt under the knee cap, triggered when you’re moving.

​Not understanding that chiropractic care can rectify runner’s knee, people often ignore it, mask it with medication, stop exercises or being active, or may seek surgery. At Back Up we pinpoint your exact issues and which tissues are involved, and rectify your problem from there.