5 tips to reduce repetitive stress injuries

Oct 19, 2023

Construction workers: Do you often perform the same task at work over and over again? Do you experience pain afterward? What starts as a minor ache or pain can quickly turn into a more serious condition – a repetitive stress injury.

"Returning to the same task without time to recover can damage nerves, tendons, muscles, ligaments and joints," the Texas Department of Insurance says. "Injuries could include shoulder and low back strain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis."

The department offers these five tips to help workers reduce the risk of RSIs:

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