Is RSI different from Carpal Tunnel?
Anatomy Diagram The term carpal tunnel syndrome is generally best replaced with “hand/wrist pain and numbness”, as the majority of Carpal Tunnel cases are actually repetitive strain injuries that involve muscles that cross over the median nerve. RSI symptoms can occur in any combination and often do not conform to one specific named type of disorder. As mentioned earlier, RSI is used as an umbrella term and generally includes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The confusion stems from the fact that many symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome also occur in a number of Repetitive Strain Injuries. Other terms used interchangeably with RSI are Work Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD), and Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS). Named types of RSI include: carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tennis elbow, De Quervain’s Syndrome, etc. The bottom line is that whether you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, RSI, or general aches and pains the SmartNav can help you alleviate them. My hands are usually sore by lunch break
