Sometimes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the real cause of pain in wrists, hands and fingers. There is nerve compression inside the “tunnel” in the wrist for one reason or another (things like weight gain, swelling, inflammation, pregnancy, diabetes). More often, however, muscles are to blame for symptoms that appear to be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. “Trigger… Continue reading What Muscles Cause Pain In Your Fingers And Wrists?
Author: Kathryn Merrow
Slow Circulation or Numbness in Your Fingers?
If your fingers have a lot of numbness, here’s something you can do to stimulate your circulation and nerves. Tap. Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap. Tap your finger pads on the surface of a table or desk or even on your thigh. At least 4 of your fingers should hit, and part of your thumb… Continue reading Slow Circulation or Numbness in Your Fingers?
Pain In Your Thumb – Is It Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Do you have pain in the base of your thumb? Because of the type of work I did for so many years, I was very familiar with pain at the base of the thumb–it was mine. I used my thumbs to apply pressure to muscles that needed release (even though there are special little thumb-saver… Continue reading Pain In Your Thumb – Is It Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel? Get Spice In Your Life With Natural Anti-inflammatories
Wanna spice up your life and possibly get rid of carpal tunnel symptoms at the same time? Ginger and pineapple both have anti-inflammatory properties. They both help reduce inflammation (swelling) in your tissues. “Bev” asked me whether there is enough ginger in ginger ale to be helpful? I truly believe, in my heart, that ginger… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel? Get Spice In Your Life With Natural Anti-inflammatories
Pain In Your Hand & Upper Arm – Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Is the pain in your hand and upper arm part of carpal tunnel syndrome? Maybe. Maybe not. Muscles are largely responsible for carpal tunnel-type symptoms. Muscles can be “too tight” or can develop trigger points. Pain from trigger points runs in typical patterns. If you have pain in your upper arm and hand that meets… Continue reading Pain In Your Hand & Upper Arm – Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Are You “Ergonomically Correct?”
If you were “ergonomically correct,” would you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? That’s a good question, and the answer is “probably no.” We sure can get out of balance. Young moms hold babies on one hip for long periods of time. Kids play video games with rounded backs. Grownups work on assembly lines or do other… Continue reading Are You “Ergonomically Correct?”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Braces
Are you wondering whether to use a splint or wrist brace for your carpal tunnel symptoms? When we break a bone, it often needs to be splinted to prevent movement so the bone can heal. That works very well for bones. It’s what they need. And it can help it feel so much better! However,… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Braces
Self Care is Critical for Carpal Tunnel & Thoracic Outlet Symptoms
What’s the tie-in between Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? This cracks me up: I read about a man who had numbness and tingling in his arm. He also had weakness in his hand and his grip was so weak he couldn’t even pick up a pencil. He had Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. That is… Continue reading Self Care is Critical for Carpal Tunnel & Thoracic Outlet Symptoms
Pain in Your Thumb? Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
If you have pain in your thumb, maybe it seems like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, but… There are lots of reasons why you can have pain in your thumb, and most of them involve your muscles rather than your “carpal tunnel”! Let’s count the ways… There are muscles on the outside of your lower arm that… Continue reading Pain in Your Thumb? Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? How to Eat to Heal Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Your car runs on gasoline (probably.) You wouldn’t put milk in your car. It wouldn’t work. Your pet needs food that will help it remain healthy. You probably don’t feed your pet Snickers bars for lunch every day. That would cause illness for your pet. You? Maybe you like Snickers candy bars for lunch every… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? How to Eat to Heal Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms