Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Treatment in the City of London
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is pain in the muscles, tendons and nerves caused by repeating the same movements, such as typing and using a mouse. It is common among office workers in the City. At the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre in the Lloyd’s Building, EC3, our physiotherapists and osteopaths treat it and help you change what is causing it.
What we treat
- Wrist and forearm pain
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Tingling or aching in the hands linked to computer work
- Shoulder and neck pain from desk work
- Work-related injuries
How we treat it
Your practitioner will ask about your symptoms and your work, examine the painful area, and treat what they find. Treatment can include:
- Soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation
- Medical acupuncture (dry needling) and kinesio taping
- Stretches and strengthening exercises
- Advice on your desk, keyboard, mouse and screen set-up, and on taking breaks
RSI is treated by our chartered physiotherapists Laure Walter and Kurt Walker, and by our osteopaths Simon Chafer and Hollie Lindsay.
Prices and insurance
Physiotherapy and osteopathy appointments are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up. Both can be claimed on most private medical insurance; see the physiotherapy and osteopathy pages for which insurers each practitioner works with, and our full price list.
For employers: Thrive4Life also offers workplace health and wellbeing services. Find out more.
Where we are
The Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre is in the Lloyd’s Building, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA, a few minutes’ walk from Bank, Monument, Fenchurch Street and Aldgate. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, and you don’t need to work at Lloyd’s: we’ll arrange a visitor pass when you book. See how to find us.
Who you’ll see
Frequently Asked Questions
What is repetitive strain injury?
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is pain in muscles, tendons and nerves caused by repeated movements or staying in one position for long periods, such as typing and using a mouse. It usually affects the hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, neck and shoulders.
Can RSI be treated?
Yes. Treatment eases the pain, and changes to how you work, such as your desk set-up and taking regular breaks, help stop it coming back. The sooner it’s treated, the easier it usually is to resolve.
Do you treat tennis elbow?
Yes. Our physiotherapists and osteopaths treat tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow with hands-on treatment, exercises and advice.
Should I see a physiotherapist or an osteopath for RSI?
Either can help, and there is a lot of overlap. Physiotherapy puts more weight on rehabilitation exercises; osteopathy is mainly hands-on and looks at the whole body. If you’re not sure, call us on 020 7327 5341 and we’ll point you to the right person.
How much does treatment cost?
Physiotherapy and osteopathy appointments at the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre are £80 for 30 minutes, first or follow-up.
Can I claim on private medical insurance?
Yes, for physiotherapy and osteopathy, with most private medical insurers. Which insurers you can use depends on the practitioner; see the physiotherapy and osteopathy pages. Check with your insurer whether you need a GP referral or an authorisation number first.
Do I need to work at Lloyd’s to book?
No. Anyone can book. Tell us when you book and we’ll arrange a visitor pass; bring photo ID on the day. See how to find us.