Author: Kathryn Merrow

Gardener Hikes Shoulder–Can She Have Relief From Pain & Loss Of Strength?

Does gardening cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Probably not but it can cause pain and numbness in your hand and arm and a lot of the same self-care techniques will help get rid of your symptoms. Here’s a letter I got from a gardener: “I’m a right-handed gardener. I grasp various hand tools, I shovel, I… Continue reading Gardener Hikes Shoulder–Can She Have Relief From Pain & Loss Of Strength?

Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Well, everything is caused by something so it is possible that some of the causes of carpal tunnel symptoms could also cause tarsal tunnel symptoms.  I’m thinking of hormonal imbalances or Vitamin B6 deficiency or muscular imbalances. The tarsal “tunnel” is inside your ankle.  If the… Continue reading Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Does Texting or Playing Hand-Held Games Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused by texting or using hand-held video games? The answer is “no”, although texting and playing video games can definitely cause pain in your hand and thumb and even into your arm. Maybe even your neck?  And, it is possible to have carpal tunnel symptoms additionally. If you do all of… Continue reading Does Texting or Playing Hand-Held Games Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Have Good Results With Massage For Wrist Pain

People with wrist pain and carpal tunnel symptoms write to me and I love sharing the letters with you.  Joe has had a lot of relief from having a massage therapist work on the most likely muscular causes of his pain. A little background:  Joe took the necessary steps to find out which muscles were… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Have Good Results With Massage For Wrist Pain

How Can You Tell If The Muscles In Your Neck Are Causing Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms?

Something is causing your carpal tunnel symptoms and it could be the muscles in your neck. Here is a simple self-test to determine if your neck muscles are the cause.

Does Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Come From Your Neck? CTS Can Be Caused By Neck Muscles

Sometimes your carpal tunnel symptoms are caused by a muscle in your neck! More info here.

Carpal Tunnel Pain & Massage Therapy: Does Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Does massage benefit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? You bet! Almost 20 years in the bodywork field has given me a lot of first-hand reasons to love massage therapy.