AT for repetitive movement
Musician, production line worker, writer, office worker, anyone who spends long hours at a computer. We are all at risk of developing symptoms connected to RSI: tendinitis, tennis elbow, chronic fatigue, tingling and pain in the hands and fingers. The doctor’s advice may range from rest to surgery. While this may offer reprieve, it rarely addresses the root cause.
An AT teacher is trained to observe and identify areas of tension and will enable you to become aware of your compressive movement habits which cause inflammation in the joints and reduced circulation. Through gentle and patient repetition and the guiding touch of a teacher, you can reclaim ease of movement and protect yourself from future injury.
“I use a laptop a great deal, and have no fears for my health from doing so, although laptops are conventionally regarded as “dangerous”. My back is once again the strong, resilient, flexible and utterly dependable structure I remember from when I was in my early 20s. This after an RSI that is largely back-related, and a long-standing and quite serious lower back/pelvic injury.”
Here are some more articles about Alexander Technique and RSI
RSI and ergonomics: https://www.alexandertechnique.com/rsi.htm
For writers: https://www.alexandertechnique.com/articles/JoanArnRSI/
