Pam was having pain on the outside (baby finger side or ulnar side) of her hand and wondered whether it was carpal tunnel syndrome. She contacted me because she was afraid her massage career was going to be over. Trigger points are areas in muscles (or other soft tissues) that trigger, or refer, pain or… Continue reading Pain on the Outside of Your Hand–Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Category: Causes of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Action Steps to Reduce & Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain
Pain in the carpal tunnel area happens for a reason. There are always reasons why we have pain. Here are several action steps you can take to start getting rid of your carpal tunnel symptoms: When we know the “why”, then we can pretty well out figure out the “what” to do to stop hurting.… Continue reading Action Steps to Reduce & Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain
When Carpal Tunnel Pain Won’t Go Away, Check Trigger Points In Muscles
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very often caused by trigger points in your muscles. What ARE trigger points? Trigger points are hyperirritable (crabby) areas of muscle or other soft tissues (or myofascia). Trigger points can be found in any soft tissues. Soft tissues are everything except bone. What do trigger points do? They cause pain and… Continue reading When Carpal Tunnel Pain Won’t Go Away, Check Trigger Points In Muscles
Trigger Points and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What are trigger points and how do they cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Conventional allopathic medicine (that means your medical doctor) sometimes recognizes trigger points. Some doctors do truly understand trigger points–what they are, how they work–but others think that every tender place is a trigger point. That’s not true. When doctors treat trigger points, it… Continue reading Trigger Points and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – 6 Steps to Heal Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has causes. The causes can range from a vitamin B6 deficiency, to pressure on your nerves (especially the median nerve), to repetitive movement done incorrectly. Of course, there are a few other causes: being diabetic, pregnant, overweight, some of the systemic diseases like RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and injury to the hand, arm… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – 6 Steps to Heal Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
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 & Nutrition: Does Organic Food Fix Carpal Tunnel?
Does eating organic food help or hurt Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? I’m going to say YES! IT DEFINITELY HELPS! Why? Once upon a time, all we humans could eat came from the ground, animals or fish. It didn’t come from factories. It grew naturally. Our bodies knew what to do with the food we ate then.… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel & Nutrition: Does Organic Food Fix Carpal Tunnel?
Benefits of Good Posture for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and symptoms in your hand, arm and wrist are probably caused by muscles about 90% of the time. Why do I keep saying this? Because it’s true! There is so much that we each can do to get rid of physical pain including carpal tunnel symptoms. When your back is weak and… Continue reading Benefits of Good Posture for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
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
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief with Posture – Why Does Posture Matter?
Can posture cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? You bet! I had a great call today with author Gini Maddocks, who is also a massage therapist (like me!) Gini brings her unique perspective to our calls at Carpal Tunnel Radio. You can listen to the replay any time, day or night. Here’s a little bit from the… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief with Posture – Why Does Posture Matter?