A nurse wrote to a carpal tunnel pain forum wondering why she has pain in her hand. She wondered if it is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. She said her doctors were confused by her symptoms. Well, most doctors don’t know much about muscles and pain because that’s not what was taught in medical school. But she… Continue reading Small Movements Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain
Author: Kathryn Merrow
Does Clenching Your Hands In Your Sleep Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain
It’s amazing that we can do things as we sleep to hurt ourselves. If you sleep with your hands clenched tightly or your wrists all curled up it aggravates the muscles in your lower arm. That can cause hand pain. Sleeping with your hands in those positions can also compress the nerves and blood vessels… Continue reading Does Clenching Your Hands In Your Sleep Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by nerve compression in your wrist. Here’s how it works: Nerves pass through the inside of your wrist between bones and ligaments (tough tissue.) If there is not enough space for the nerves and blood vessels inside your wrist, they will be compressed or squeezed. That causes uncomfortable symptoms. So… Continue reading What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain
Carpal tunnel symptoms can be caused by a food dye called FD&C Yellow # 5. Sometimes it’s called just Yellow. There are other names for it, too. How does a fake food dye cause carpal tunnel symptoms? Because it interferes with an important vitamin. There are lots of artificial food colors and #5 has been… Continue reading Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain
Pain That Circles Your Wrist–Is It Carpal Tunnel Pain?
If you have pain that circles your wrist like a bracelet it’s from a muscle that is between your ribs and shoulder blade. That muscle is called the subscapularis muscle and it has a trigger point. A trigger point is a very irritable area of muscle that causes pain elsewhere. In this case the trigger… Continue reading Pain That Circles Your Wrist–Is It Carpal Tunnel Pain?
7 Simple Tips To Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally
Would you like to get rid of your carpal tunnel pain naturally? Here are seven simple tips that will help you help get rid of your carpal tunnel pain. 1. Strengthen the back side of your upper arms. The front side of your arms are often held in bent, shortened positions for long periods. We… Continue reading 7 Simple Tips To Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally
Why Do Doctors Offer Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome means the nerves that pass through your wrist are being compressed. They are being squeezed because there is not enough space for them. That’s why doctors offer surgery. They think it’s a good idea to create a little more space by cutting the tough ligament on the palm side of your wrist.… Continue reading Why Do Doctors Offer Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Action Steps
Got pain in your carpal tunnel? Here are 7 Action Steps You Can Take Now To Reduce and Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally When you understand why you are having carpal tunnel pain or other hand pain, you can begin your journey to wellness. There are always reasons why we have pain. When we… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Action Steps
Can You Get Rid Of Pain In Your Thumb and First Two Fingers?
Is the pain in your thumb, first two fingers and arm Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The answer is probably no. It’s a muscle with a trigger point causing your miserable symptoms. Do your symptoms match the red pain pattern of the picture below? If the answer is YES, you are in luck! Do you see the… Continue reading Can You Get Rid Of Pain In Your Thumb and First Two Fingers?
How Can You Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally?
Do you have carpal tunnel pain? Would you like to get rid of it naturally? The problem is that a lot of people–including many doctors–just don’t understand that you can have pain, numbness or tingling in your hand, wrist and arm but not have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by lack of… Continue reading How Can You Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally?