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The NI Direct government guide says that without treatment, the symptoms of RSI may eventually become constant and cause longer periods of pain.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“But without treatment, the symptoms of RSI may eventually become constant and cause longer periods of pain.”
Repetitive strain injury (RSI), nidirect (Northern Ireland government), n.d., Symptoms of RSI section.
Open the original- What it measures
- The guide presents this as the reason to act early. It advises telling your employer or occupational health service when symptoms may relate to your job, and seeing your GP if symptoms continue.
- What it does not show
- The guide says may, not will. It does not give the share of people whose pain becomes constant.