Category: Related Aches & Pains

Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Gardening? Tips to Avoid Wrist & Hand Pain in the Garden

Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be caused by something as enjoyable as gardening? Well, first a little history. A “syndrome” is a collection of symptoms.  “Symptoms” are the pain, numbness, weakness or tingling you feel in your hand and arm. There are a lot of muscles that can cause symptoms in your hand, fingers and arms. … Continue reading Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Gardening? Tips to Avoid Wrist & Hand Pain in the Garden

Trigger Finger: Is Your Finger Locked In A Closed Position?

Trigger finger is the term that’s used when your finger becomes locked in the closed, or flexed, position.  This painful phenomenon can occur in any finger and in the thumb, too.  Your finger may “click” when you force it open. Muscles 101–Background: Muscles are made up of two parts:  the belly of the muscle and… Continue reading Trigger Finger: Is Your Finger Locked In A Closed Position?

Gardener Hikes Shoulder–Can She Have Relief From Pain & Loss Of Strength?

Does gardening cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Probably not but it can cause pain and numbness in your hand and arm and a lot of the same self-care techniques will help get rid of your symptoms. Here’s a letter I got from a gardener: “I’m a right-handed gardener. I grasp various hand tools, I shovel, I… Continue reading Gardener Hikes Shoulder–Can She Have Relief From Pain & Loss Of Strength?

Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Well, everything is caused by something so it is possible that some of the causes of carpal tunnel symptoms could also cause tarsal tunnel symptoms.  I’m thinking of hormonal imbalances or Vitamin B6 deficiency or muscular imbalances. The tarsal “tunnel” is inside your ankle.  If the… Continue reading Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Does Texting or Playing Hand-Held Games Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused by texting or using hand-held video games? The answer is “no”, although texting and playing video games can definitely cause pain in your hand and thumb and even into your arm. Maybe even your neck?  And, it is possible to have carpal tunnel symptoms additionally. If you do all of… Continue reading Does Texting or Playing Hand-Held Games Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cause Pain In Your Thumb?

Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome cause pain in your thumb?  Well, maybe not, actually.  Here’s some background: Something caused the pain in your wrist, hand and arm. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome means you have a bunch of symptoms, like pain, numbness or tingling. A syndrome is a bunch of symptoms. So, you might have pain in your… Continue reading Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cause Pain In Your Thumb?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Caused By Asthma

Did you ever guess asthma or other breathing difficulties could cause your carpal tunnel symptoms?  Sure it can. How? You have a muscle called the diaphragm which basically divides your body into two pieces.  It is below your lungs and is used for breathing.  Sometimes, for one reason or another, we stop using the diaphragm… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Caused By Asthma