The advancement in technology has been a great achievement but at the same time, it has replaced our traditional ways of doing thing. Nowadays, we spend most of our times infront of computers, playing games with our phones or simply texting our friends. Texting and using the computers all the day long can be a fun thing to do. However, are you aware that repetitive use of a certain body part can lead to serious chronic health complications. Have you ever heard about RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury)? 

What is Pain in the Thumb or Repetitive Strain Injury

Repetitive Strain Injury occurs as a result of repetitive use of a body part which in most cases, happens to be a wrist or/and a thumb. Injuring your wrist or a thumb can be very devastating. When your thumb is injured, you are simply rendered helpless. You cannot be able to do things that you used to do, such as driving, feeding yourself, playing your favorite game or even texting to your friends. This is the reason why you need to know how to protect yourself.

What is Pain in the Thumb?

Pain in the Thumb is an e-book written by Lucy Rudford after having gone through a devastating Repetitive Strain Injury. She wrote the e-book based on her own personal experience and the advice that she gotten from her doctor when she was going through this problem. The book details all the important information that you need to know from prevention, to how to cope with the RSI and the common treatment options for RSI.

Pain in the Thumb offers a step and step guide on how to;

• Recognize the three main signs of Repetitive Strain Injury. 
• How to differentiate between Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Tendonitis (tendinitis), Tenosynovitis, Diffuse RSI or non-specific pain syndrome (NSPS), Bursitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis and lesser known RSIs. 
• The 7 risk factors that you should avoid. 
• How to recognize early warning signs. 
• Common treatment of Repetitive Strain Injury. 
• Other associated signs and symptoms that you should watch out for. 
• The most effective treatment of Repetitive Strain Injury. 
• Supplements that have been proven to help people suffering from Repetitive Strain Injury. 
• 3 Tips for Referral to RSI specialist. 
• Pro and cons of surgery and 16 other medically based treatment. 
• How to understand and use the alternative therapies. 
• Coping with RSI and recovery process.

Pain in the Thumb Other Important information that You can Expect to Learn;

• Repetitive Strain Injury preventive tips that everyone needs to know. 
• 17 simple exercises to help relieve pain and stiffness from repetitive strain, among others. 

Who is Pain in the Thumb Suitable For?

Pain in the Thumb is suitable for any age group from young children, teenagers, adults, friends, family or parents who are concerned about their loved one. If you would like to protect yourself or your loved ones from RSI, check out more information on how to go about doing it here.