Author: Kathryn Merrow

What Helps Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms The Most

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has several causes but most of them involve your muscles and your whole body.  If you take action to correct the causes yourself, you can have natural pain relief. Will this work for everyone?  It depends how many causes are causing distress for you and how much effort you are willing to… Continue reading What Helps Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms The Most

Acupuncture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Acupuncture is a method of “freeing up” or opening the channels of energy in a body.  I remember reading years ago that an American engineer was able to trace these energy channels.  He said they do, in fact, occur.  He was able to document them electronically or electrically. By opening energetic channels or passageways in… Continue reading Acupuncture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is Caused by Compression in Your Wrist

The carpal tunnel is the internal “tunnel”, or passageway, enclosed by your wrist bones.  Your nerves and blood vessels pass through this “tunnel.”  If this area gets compressed (squeezed–which happens from position, swelling or crushing) uncomfortable sensations in your hand can result. Compression can result from movements such as tilting.  We are made to move… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is Caused by Compression in Your Wrist

Stretching for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can have several causes but most often the cause is muscles.  Tight overstretched muscles in your back.  Tight shortened muscles in the front of your body.  Muscles can be the primary cause of your symptoms. Strengthening helps and so does stretching but it’s helpful to know WHICH muscles to strengthen and WHICH… Continue reading Stretching for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – Steps for Simple Movements to Reduce Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms

Carpal tunnel pain?  Relief can be yours, often with simple movements. Many doctors and therapists look at the area of pain and that’s the area they treat. But carpal tunnel syndrome is often a whole body issue so treatment should be geared to your whole body.  (That’s all covered in my Carpal Tunnel Tool Kit.)… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – Steps for Simple Movements to Reduce Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms

Should You Have Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief?

Sometimes Carpal Tunnel surgery is necessary.  However, since your muscles are so often the cause of your carpal tunnel symptoms, it makes sense to me to always to try the least invasive thing first. None of the natural methods of symptom relief like massaging your muscles, stretching, strengthening your back or yoga cause unwanted permanent… Continue reading Should You Have Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief?

Massage Your Hands For Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

If you have carpal tunnel pain, relief can sometimes be as simple as massaging your hands. Massaging your own hands and arms when you wash them or apply lotion will help your muscles (as well as your nerves and other soft tissues, too.)  This is something youcan do several times a day, even if it’s… Continue reading Massage Your Hands For Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Should You Wear a Wrist Brace for Wrist Pain or Correct Your Working Position?

Wrist and hand pain can be caused by holding your hands and arms in stressful positions when you work.  If you tend to flex your wrists up or down while you are working or playing, it can cause pain in your hand or in your carpal tunnel area.  If so, you might feel that wearing… Continue reading Should You Wear a Wrist Brace for Wrist Pain or Correct Your Working Position?