Is the pain in your hand and upper arm part of carpal tunnel syndrome? Maybe. Maybe not. Muscles are largely responsible for carpal tunnel-type symptoms. Muscles can be “too tight” or can develop trigger points. Pain from trigger points runs in typical patterns. If you have pain in your upper arm and hand that meets… Continue reading Pain In Your Hand & Upper Arm – Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Category: Self Help for Carpal Tunnel
Are You “Ergonomically Correct?”
If you were “ergonomically correct,” would you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? That’s a good question, and the answer is “probably no.” We sure can get out of balance. Young moms hold babies on one hip for long periods of time. Kids play video games with rounded backs. Grownups work on assembly lines or do other… Continue reading Are You “Ergonomically Correct?”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Braces
Are you wondering whether to use a splint or wrist brace for your carpal tunnel symptoms? When we break a bone, it often needs to be splinted to prevent movement so the bone can heal. That works very well for bones. It’s what they need. And it can help it feel so much better! However,… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Braces
Self Care is Critical for Carpal Tunnel & Thoracic Outlet Symptoms
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
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
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
Who Can Help You Get Rid of Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Who can help you get rid of your carpal tunnel symptoms? Here are four possible causes for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the people who can help you for each of the causes: Diabetes. You need a doctor to help you control your sugar diabetes. You can often take control yourself with diet and lifestyle changes,… Continue reading Who Can Help You Get Rid of Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?