What causes Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) and how does it differ from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? The “thoracic outlet” is an area located at the bottom of the neck, top of the shoulder, behind the collar bone. Nerves and blood vessels run behind the collar bone. If the nerves and/or blood vessels are pressed on… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Thoracic Outlet and Carpal Tunnel Syndromes?
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What 9 Out of 10 Doctors Won’t Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What 9 Out Of 10 Doctors Won’t Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Kathryn Merrow, The Pain Relief Coach Doctors know an awful lot about many things, and I am very grateful for the lifesaving surgeries they can do. If it wasn’t for all of their knowledge, I wouldn’t be here talking with you… Continue reading What 9 Out of 10 Doctors Won’t Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain? Is Stress a Factor?
How does it work? Does stress cause carpal tunnel syndrome? Or does carpal tunnel syndrome cause stress? The answer is, it works both ways. When we are in a stressful situation, we tend to assume a specific position. Our head moves forward and our jaw gets tight. We may even hunch up our shoulders. When… Continue reading What Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain? Is Stress a Factor?
How to Stretch to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally
Stretching is really good medicine for carpal tunnel symptoms! It helps PREVENT hand/wrist/arm pain from happening. It also help correct it! The thing to know: It’s most helpful if you stretch in the OPPOSITE direction of the position you’re usually in. Getting ‘stuck’ in the positions we’re in most is a common cause of pain.… Continue reading How to Stretch to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally
How Do Doctors Diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome includes symptoms like numbness, burning, tingling or sometimes itching in your fingers and hand. These symptoms are mostly felt in your thumb, first and second (index and middle) fingers. Those are the fingers that your median nerve serves. Some doctors immediately jump to the conclusion that any pain in the area… Continue reading How Do Doctors Diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?