What is repetitive stress injury?

Repetitive stress injury is a painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.

How do members experience repetitive stress injury?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with repetitive stress injury*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for repetitive stress injury*

Who has repetitive stress injury on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 21
40s 19
50s 24
60s 15
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 29
Female 59