Because there is no cure for RSI, chronic sufferers may find complementary therapies also help to relieve symptoms. They include:
- Massages - to help relax your upper body muscles and tissues.
- Osteopathy - a treatment that focuses on your skeleton and muscles.
- Chiropractic - a method using your body structure, particularly your spine, to ease symptoms.
- Kinesiology - oriental medicines are used to help restore your body's energy flow and balance.
- Alexander technique - is a method that works to change your movement habits in your everyday activities, helping to make you aware of balance, posture and co-ordination.
- Feldenkrais method - is similar to the Alexander technique but focuses less on specific body positions.
- Acupuncture - is a traditional Chinese treatment method that is often used to relieve pain and restore balance to your life force.
- Shiatsu - is a traditional Japanese technique often described as 'finger pressure' therapy, which is a form of massage that applies pressure to energy lines using fingers, thumbs, and elbows.
- Reflexology - is a foot message of Chinese origin that has been said to improve blood circulation and help to relax you.