My first encounter with RSI was in July 2002. I was working about 9 hours a day on the computer and practicing piano 3-4 hours per night for about six months. One day at work I developed a strong, diffuse ache in my right hand and was unable to type without severe pain. I stopped work for 2 weeks. The injury healed fairly quickly, I remember quite a severe burning sensation in the hand whilst recovering. An ...

My name is James and I am a 40-year-old IT worker in Birmingham, UK. This is my personal story of how RSI took hold of my life, ended my job, but through a lot of pain, effort and learning, I'm now completely free of it. First of all some important things to say: 1. I'm not a doctor or physiotherapist and have no medical training. Don't take my word for anything medical. Get professional medical advice – th ...