>“RSI” from typing too much in an uncomfortable way or using bad equipment is too serious to brush off.
The article wasn't brushing off RSI, just pointing out that none of those things worked for him, and that emotional stress and cold seemed to be the major factors.
I certainly agree that you should look into ergonomics, but additionally you should definitely consider emotional stress, as there is ample evidence that stress may be a significant factor in many types of chronic pain.
I didn’t suggest that the OP was brushing off RSI. I was talking about the somewhat dismissive tone of the poster I was directly responding to. It would be a shame for someone to read such a post and think, “Oh, RSI is an umbrella label for many things. Nobody knows just what my problem is. I’d better just tough through it.” Or similar. Umbrella label or no, RSI is serious business, and can severely impact people’s lives/careers.
I agree with you that features discussed in the OP like being too cold or having emotional stress in your life could contribute to the problem.
The article wasn't brushing off RSI, just pointing out that none of those things worked for him, and that emotional stress and cold seemed to be the major factors.
I certainly agree that you should look into ergonomics, but additionally you should definitely consider emotional stress, as there is ample evidence that stress may be a significant factor in many types of chronic pain.