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?

Does Posture Play a Part in Carpal Tunnel and Other Pain Syndromes?

Did you ever ask yourself whether your posture might be contributing to your carpal tunnel syndrome? Hmmmm? If you did, it probably does. It’s very easy to get poor posture.  Soooo easy. If your back muscles are weak, they let your back become rounded.  If your back becomes rounded, that allows your head to move… Continue reading Does Posture Play a Part in Carpal Tunnel and Other Pain Syndromes?

Does Massage Hurt if You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

There is always a reason when you get carpal tunnel pain.  Sometimes the reason is easy to figure out.  In the field of massage, there are many professionals who have an excellent understanding of the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome but not all do.  Click that link to discover how to find a massage therapist… Continue reading Does Massage Hurt if You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Can Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that therapeutic massage can be a great help in relieving the pain and the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome. Sometimes, massage along with a few changes in position, posture and habits is all you will need to get rid of your carpal tunnel discomfort. Now, I have… Continue reading Can Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–5 Reasons Why Your Children and Teens Will Get CTS

Are your children in danger of getting carpal tunnel syndrome? You bet they are! Here’s why your children or teenagers will get carpal tunnel syndrome or headaches and back pain or other dysfunction. Chaplain Kate Braestrup told the story about going with her son to an informational meeting at a local armed forces recruiting office. … Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–5 Reasons Why Your Children and Teens Will Get CTS

You Can Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms!

I want you to know why I named this site “Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief NOW.” Is it because I actually think that I can offer instant relief from your carpal tunnel area pain?  Nope, that’s not the reason. I put NOW in the title because RIGHT NOW I can start helping you understand why you… Continue reading You Can Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms!

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 ‘Slumping’ or Slouching Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Do you slump or do you sit up straight?  Tell the truth, now… You probably already know that slumping or slouching causes back and neck pain because you’ve felt it, but does it also cause carpal tunnel pain? Sure, it does. The word “slump” means “collapse.”  It means “falling” or “sinking.”  This is not a… Continue reading Does ‘Slumping’ or Slouching Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

5 Tips to Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Without Surgery

Do you think it’s possible to get rid of carpal tunnel syndrome once you have it?  Without surgery? In most cases, I’m betting the answer is yes.  Just like every other thing that can “go wrong” in your body, and can heal, so can carpal tunnel problems. Your body wants to heal; it wants to… Continue reading 5 Tips to Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Without Surgery