Ice Is Nice For Finger Pain Relief

Last week I injured by index finger.  Kind of strange how I hurt it.  I was tying my shoe lace and my finger sort of got tied in. And it hurt quite a bit! But I didn’t think it was broken.  I could move it. But it hurt. It kept waking me all night.  So… Continue reading Ice Is Nice For Finger Pain Relief

What’s the Problem with NSAID’s for Carpal Tunnel Pain

Your doctor may suggest anti-inflammatories or NSAID’s for your carpal tunnel pain.  Is it a good idea? NSAID’s are medications which reduce inflammation and swelling.  If swelling in your carpal tunnel is the actual cause of your carpal tunnel symptoms then, theoretically, reducing the swelling will reduce your symptoms. Remember:  I’m not a doctor–I’m just… Continue reading What’s the Problem with NSAID’s for Carpal Tunnel Pain

Contrast Heat and Ice Therapy for Hand and Wrist Pain Relief

Muscles in your hand and arm respond very well to heat and ice therapy.  Why? Applications of heat fill the tissues with blood and increase circulation.  Short applications of ice also increase circulation.  This is all good! But longer applications of cold by itself reduce the flow of blood to the area so keep application… Continue reading Contrast Heat and Ice Therapy for Hand and Wrist Pain Relief

Benefits of Ice for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Does ice therapy help relieve carpal tunnel symptoms more than heat? This is what my friend Bette had to say about ice.  She had grown to love it for her various pains and here’s why: Bette: Muscle problems tend to accompany endocrine issues, especially adrenal glands that can’t or won’t keep up. Our muscles get… Continue reading Benefits of Ice for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Your Carpal Tunnel Area Can Heal!

Carpal tunnel pain relief?  You bet!  Your carpal tunnel can heal.  Your symptoms can go away. Your body is very smart and is very capable of healing.  Sometimes you just need to understand WHY you have carpal tunnel symptoms and WHAT to do to get rid of them. Last summer I tripped and when I… Continue reading Your Carpal Tunnel Area Can Heal!

Does Heat Therapy Reduce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you may have wondered how to use heat to help reduce your pain. A good rule of thumb is heat for muscles and cold for nerves.  Sometimes it’s hard to know which is involved and sometimes both are! If you apply heat to an area, it increases blood flow.… Continue reading Does Heat Therapy Reduce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Does Ice Therapy Help Reduce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel pain can be treated both with ice (or cold) therapy and with heat. There are therapists who believe that ice is often the better treatment for carpal tunnel pain.  Ice helps relieve pain and inflammation (swelling and irritation in your tissues.) Ice slows the blood flow temporarily while it acts as a pain… Continue reading Does Ice Therapy Help Reduce Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?