Blog · Steve Hall · 27 June 2025
Osteopathy
Repetitive strain in hybrid work
Kitchen-table offices, two mice, and a sore forearm — osteopath Steve Hall on RSI-type pain without the panic.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Aches that build through the week and ease at the weekend. Not a single torn structure — a capacity problem. Naming it “RSI” does not make it one disease.
What we can do in clinic
We change the load: breaks, mouse position, screen height. Hands-on treatment helps the neck and arm settle so you can apply the boring advice.
Red flags and when to see your GP
True weakness, dropping objects, or neck pain with fever is not RSI. Get examined.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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