I received an email from a reader who didn’t have too much discomfort in his wrists, but does have a lot of discomfort in his elbow, hand, shoulders and neck. His pain usually starts when he is typing for long hours and then stays on even after he stops. He wondered whether he has Carpal… Continue reading How To Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Category: Self Help for Carpal Tunnel
Pain on the Outside of Your Hand–Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Pam was having pain on the outside (baby finger side or ulnar side) of her hand and wondered whether it was carpal tunnel syndrome. She contacted me because she was afraid her massage career was going to be over. Trigger points are areas in muscles (or other soft tissues) that trigger, or refer, pain or… Continue reading Pain on the Outside of Your Hand–Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
deQuervain’s Syndrome
If DeQuervain’s is diagnosed, that means your doctor has found a name for the pain and tenderness on the outside of your thumb. The pain might feel sharp, like a stabbing pain, and happens when you move your hand a certain way. DeQuervain’s may also cause difficulty for you when you are making a fist… Continue reading deQuervain’s Syndrome
Action Steps to Reduce & Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain
Pain in the carpal tunnel area happens for a reason. There are always reasons why we have pain. Here are several action steps you can take to start getting rid of your carpal tunnel symptoms: When we know the “why”, then we can pretty well out figure out the “what” to do to stop hurting.… Continue reading Action Steps to Reduce & Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain
When Carpal Tunnel Pain Won’t Go Away, Check Trigger Points In Muscles
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very often caused by trigger points in your muscles. What ARE trigger points? Trigger points are hyperirritable (crabby) areas of muscle or other soft tissues (or myofascia). Trigger points can be found in any soft tissues. Soft tissues are everything except bone. What do trigger points do? They cause pain and… Continue reading When Carpal Tunnel Pain Won’t Go Away, Check Trigger Points In Muscles
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – 6 Steps to Heal Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has causes. The causes can range from a vitamin B6 deficiency, to pressure on your nerves (especially the median nerve), to repetitive movement done incorrectly. Of course, there are a few other causes: being diabetic, pregnant, overweight, some of the systemic diseases like RA (rheumatoid arthritis) and injury to the hand, arm… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – 6 Steps to Heal Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
How Does Yoga Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be helped by yoga? Yoga is a form of full-body movement which also incorporates breathing. Controlling your breath helps you control your body and your mind. Yoga is a form of full-body control that also aids you in relaxation. * Yoga helps you get strong and get your muscles back “in… Continue reading How Does Yoga Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief & Yoga: How Does Yoga Help Carpal Tunnel?
The National Institutes of Health Carpal Tunnel Fact Sheet says this about yoga: “Alternative therapies – Acupuncture and chiropractic care have benefited some patients but their effectiveness remains unproved. An exception is yoga, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.” (The highlighting is mine.) So,… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief & Yoga: How Does Yoga Help Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal Tunnel & Nutrition: Does Organic Food Fix Carpal Tunnel?
Does eating organic food help or hurt Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? I’m going to say YES! IT DEFINITELY HELPS! Why? Once upon a time, all we humans could eat came from the ground, animals or fish. It didn’t come from factories. It grew naturally. Our bodies knew what to do with the food we ate then.… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel & Nutrition: Does Organic Food Fix Carpal Tunnel?
Benefits of Good Posture for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and symptoms in your hand, arm and wrist are probably caused by muscles about 90% of the time. Why do I keep saying this? Because it’s true! There is so much that we each can do to get rid of physical pain including carpal tunnel symptoms. When your back is weak and… Continue reading Benefits of Good Posture for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief