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
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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
Foods With the Most Vitamin B6 to Reduce Carpal Tunnel Inflammation
Vitamin B6 is just one of many necessary vitamins for all of us. If you have a sufficient amount of this vitamin, it will help get rid of your carpal tunnel symptoms. To increase your intake of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) you can eat the following foods: Red bell peppers (raw); boiled spinach; boiled turnip greens;… Continue reading Foods With the Most Vitamin B6 to Reduce Carpal Tunnel Inflammation
If Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, What Causes B6 Deficiency?
Doctors know that Vitamin B6 deficiency causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. But what causes you to have a deficiency? This is what the “Encyclopedia of Healing Foods” says about Vitamin B6 deficiency: Since 1950, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has increased “in parallel with the increased presence of compounds that interfere with vitamin B6 in the body.” In… Continue reading If Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, What Causes B6 Deficiency?
Carpal Tunnel Surgery? What to Ask Your Surgeon Before You Decide
If you are considering having surgery for your carpal tunnel symptoms, you want to be able to make an informed decision. An knowledgeable patient always makes the best decisions. This means it is up to you to learn all that you can about your situation and about conventional medical treatments as well as alternative (natural… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Surgery? What to Ask Your Surgeon Before You Decide
Why Should You Have Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
There are times when carpal tunnel surgery is the only answer for the pain, numbness and tingling in your hand and fingers. If you have had a crushing injury of damage to your wrist, where the carpal tunnel is, you might need surgery to restructure your bones to get rid of the pressure on your… Continue reading Why Should You Have Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Should You Have Surgery for Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
When you have a lot of carpal tunnel distress, and are feeling really desperate, you might ask your doctor what he suggests. He may suggest carpal tunnel surgery. If you are desperate enough for relief you might consider surgery to relieve your carpal tunnel symptoms. Here’s something you should know about carpal tunnel surgery. Slightly… Continue reading Should You Have Surgery for Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 7 Healthy Ways to Reduce, Prevent and Stop CTS
Here are seven ways you can prevent, reduce and get rid of your carpal tunnel symptoms. These steps help eliminate the things that cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain always has a cause, and getting rid of the cause will get rid of your pain. Get strong arms–I mean the back side of your upper arms. … Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 7 Healthy Ways to Reduce, Prevent and Stop CTS
The Muscle In Your Neck That Causes “Knots” and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
There are two pain syndromes that can both be caused by the same set of muscles, even though the symptoms are not close together.Carpal tunnel syndrome and “knots” in your upper back (muscle spasm between your shoulder blade and spine) can be caused by your neck muscles. This cause of both carpal tunnel symptoms and… Continue reading The Muscle In Your Neck That Causes “Knots” and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome