What DO experts say about massage for carpal tunnel syndrome? Unfortunately, not much. Well, the alternative MD’s often talk about the value of massage and well-trained massage therapists do because they can make a difference. But most conventional MD’s don’t mention massage at all. 🙁 I know my doctor doesn’t know a thing about the… Continue reading What Do Experts Say About Massage Therapy For Carpal Tunnel Pain?
Category: Surgery for CTS
Why Do Doctors Offer Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome means the nerves that pass through your wrist are being compressed. They are being squeezed because there is not enough space for them. That’s why doctors offer surgery. They think it’s a good idea to create a little more space by cutting the tough ligament on the palm side of your wrist.… Continue reading Why Do Doctors Offer Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Is Surgery The Best Answer
What exactly is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and is surgery the best answer? Here’s the lowdown: The Carpal Tunnel is a passageway in your wrist formed by eight carpal bones, the transverse carpal ligament, nine flexor tendons, blood vessels, and the median nerve. Pretty packed, isn’t it? Syndromes are bunches of symptoms. When the median nerve… Continue reading What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Is Surgery The Best Answer
Should You Wear A Wrist Splint After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Is it best to use a splint after your Carpal Tunnel Surgical Release? Today’s guest author Dr. Noel Henley explains why not: (And please be sure to read the rest of my comments after the end of his article so you never get carpal tunnel symptoms again.) Splinting After Carpal Tunnel Surgery Noel Henley MD… Continue reading Should You Wear A Wrist Splint After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
What Is The Cause Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sigh. “No known cause for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.” Or so says the article I found. It’s a pretty good article about carpal tunnel symptoms and the newer endoscopic surgery (which has a smaller incision.) But the surgeon who wrote the article says that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is “idiopathic.” That means there is no known cause.… Continue reading What Is The Cause Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
How To Find A Hand Surgeon For Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Are you thinking about surgery for your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Sometimes, for some people, for some reasons, carpal tunnel release surgery is the answer. My goal is to help you get rid of your symptoms naturally but that’s not always what you will choose. It is your body–and you do get to make the decision.… Continue reading How To Find A Hand Surgeon For Carpal Tunnel Surgery
How To Choose A Surgeon For Carpal Tunnel Surgery
How to choose a carpal tunnel surgeon? Why would I be telling you that? You know that I’m always encouraging you to go the natural route. 🙂 That’s because bodies heal naturally all the time. That includes yours! And, yes, it does take some effort on your part. But some of the people who read… Continue reading How To Choose A Surgeon For Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–What’s the Worst That Can Happen
If you have a diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome your doctor may have offered surgery. Some doctors go with a more conservative route first. In my mind, that’s much better. Conservative + natural = better for your body. Every surgery has the potential to have undesirable side effects afterward. And once you have been cut,… Continue reading Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–What’s the Worst That Can Happen
Carpal Tunnel Surgery or a Natural Carpal Tunnel Remedy
The pain, tingling and numbness in your hands can really get to you! Any type of chronic pain causes worry and stress. And you’d like relief, right? The sooner the better! That’s natural. I’m not a doctor but my suggestion is to consider surgery only as a last resort. Once your wrist has been cut… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Surgery or a Natural Carpal Tunnel Remedy
Carpal Tunnel Surgery Should Always Be The Last Resort
Considering carpal tunnel surgery? Here is something to think about. It’s from the back cover of The Eye Care Sourcebook by Jay B. Lavine, M.D. (There IS a tie-in to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–honest.) “Embracing the philosophy that prevention is the highest form of healing and that surgery should always be considered the last resort, Dr.… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Surgery Should Always Be The Last Resort