Category: Surgery for CTS

Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain–What’s the Worst That Can Happen

People with carpal tunnel pain can get desperate.  They want so much to feel better and many doctors will encourage them to have surgery. If you read more here at Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief, you will understand that sometimes surgery just isn’t the “cure” that’s needed. I’m going to share an article with you about… Continue reading Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain–What’s the Worst That Can Happen

Numbness in Hand Increasing Even With Wrist Splint–What to Do

A recent question to Dr. Peter Gott, a medical doctor and columnist, asked what to do for numbness that was increasing even though the inquirer wears a night splint. Dr. Gott gives a lot of good solid medical advice which sometimes leans to the non-conventional but not this time.  People with symptoms of Carpal Tunnel… Continue reading Numbness in Hand Increasing Even With Wrist Splint–What to Do

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Your Ability to Heal Naturally versus Surgery

Can you heal naturally from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  Or will you need surgery?  Here’s the story my client Betty told me. About 15 years ago, Betty was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  Her doctors advised her to have surgery. She did not want to have surgery.  So she didn’t. Instead she started wearing a wrist… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Your Ability to Heal Naturally versus Surgery

Should You Have Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief?

Sometimes Carpal Tunnel surgery is necessary.  However, since your muscles are so often the cause of your carpal tunnel symptoms, it makes sense to me to always to try the least invasive thing first. None of the natural methods of symptom relief like massaging your muscles, stretching, strengthening your back or yoga cause unwanted permanent… Continue reading Should You Have Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief?

Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Happen In Only One Hand?

If your carpal tunnel symptoms are only in one hand it is called “unilateral” Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  Unilateral means on one side.  I would guess that most often one-sided symptoms might happen from an accident or from stretching to reach a mouse or tool (which strains arm muscles and causes hand pain.) But something else… Continue reading Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Happen In Only One Hand?

Carpal Tunnel Surgery vs. Natural Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Should you have surgery or should you try natural ways to relieve your carpal tunnel symptoms? Discover how to make your choice.

Questions for Your Surgeon When Your Consider Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

When you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you may feel desperate for relief.  You might think about having carpal tunnel surgical release.  There are many things to consider before you have surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Today on Carpal Tunnel Radio, we talked about the questions you might ask your surgeon before you make your decision. … Continue reading Questions for Your Surgeon When Your Consider Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Natural Therapies for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Today on Carpal Tunnel Radio we talked about the benefits of natural therapies.  We also talked about sleeping positions that can cause or help carpal tunnel symptoms and how to find a massage therapist who can help you. Some of the benefits of natural therapies for CTS include:  no surgery, no anesthesia, no recovery, no… Continue reading Natural Therapies for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief