Carpal Tunnel Syndrome often has a “hidden” cause. There are muscles in your neck that are called the scalenes. There is a set on each side of your neck–left and right. These muscles are commonly overlooked as a cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In fact, when conventional or alternative treatments for CTS don’t relieve your… Continue reading Does Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Come From Your Neck? Here’s A Test for CTS Caused By Neck Muscles
Category: Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
How Does Yoga Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be helped by yoga? Yoga is a form of full-body movement which also incorporates breathing. Controlling your breath helps you control your body and your mind. Yoga is a form of full-body control that also aids you in relaxation. * Yoga helps you get strong and get your muscles back “in… Continue reading How Does Yoga Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief & Yoga: How Does Yoga Help Carpal Tunnel?
The National Institutes of Health Carpal Tunnel Fact Sheet says this about yoga: “Alternative therapies – Acupuncture and chiropractic care have benefited some patients but their effectiveness remains unproved. An exception is yoga, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.” (The highlighting is mine.) So,… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief & Yoga: How Does Yoga Help Carpal Tunnel?
When Carpal Tunnel Pain Is Caused By Nerve Compression
Sometimes people eliminate things they have to do, or enjoy and want to do, to get some carpal tunnel pain relief. They work at figuring out what aggravates their carpal tunnel issues and try to avoid those things. That seems to help because they often have fewer symptoms. However, eliminating the actual causes of your… Continue reading When Carpal Tunnel Pain Is Caused By Nerve Compression
Scalene Muscle Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Bodies are just so amazing! They want to be well. Sometimes they need a little help from you to get better. Sometimes they need a little help from a professional massage therapist who understands bodies. There are muscles in your neck which can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome. (Syndromes are collections of… Continue reading Scalene Muscle Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
What Muscles Cause Pain In Your Fingers And Wrists?
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?
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
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