Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (pain, numbness and tingling around your carpal tunnel) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (generalized all-over pain usually including other symptoms) have something in common. They are both pain syndromes. A “syndrome” is a collection of “symptoms.” Symptoms are signals that your body is complaining about something. That “something” could be something you do…or don’t… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
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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
Pain on the Outside of Your Middle Finger? Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Do you have pain on the back side of your middle finger? Does it also run toward your elbow on the same side of your forearm? This is not carpal tunnel syndrome. This middle finger pain is a separate event, although it is possible that carpal tunnel syndrome and middle finger pain could happen together.… Continue reading Pain on the Outside of Your Middle Finger? Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Pain on the Palm Side of Your Middle Finger? Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Pain in the palm side of your middle finger is not carpal tunnel syndrome. It is a different situation but it could happen at the same time as carpal tunnel syndrome. If you have pain on the palm side of your middle finger, you will also usually feel it extending beyond the tip of your… Continue reading Pain on the Palm Side of Your Middle Finger? Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Painful Weak Grip? What Can You Do When It Hurts To Hold Something?
Does carpal tunnel syndrome give you a painful weak grip? A weak painful grip is caused by muscles in your forearm (lower arm.) It is not necessarily a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome, but it could be. It can occur all by itself. Your grip may be so painful and/or weak that you drop things;… Continue reading Painful Weak Grip? What Can You Do When It Hurts To Hold Something?