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
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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
Pain in Base of Thumb – Causes and Treatment
Do you have pain at the base of your thumb? If you ask your doctor about it, he or she will probably diagnosis it as “arthritis” or maybe even carpal tunnel syndrome. Here’s something interesting. If any of us have an x-ray, it would most likely show arthritis (changes in the bones, usually from muscles… Continue reading Pain in Base of Thumb – Causes and Treatment
Splinting Your Wrist for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Should you wear a wrist splint if you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Well, resting your muscles may be one of the best things for getting rid of your symptoms. And wearing a splint or wrist brace can “force” you to rest your muscles. A brace can be part of a whole program to “get your… Continue reading Splinting Your Wrist for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Should You Wear a Wrist Brace for Wrist Pain or Correct Your Working Position?
Wrist and hand pain can be caused by holding your hands and arms in stressful positions when you work. If you tend to flex your wrists up or down while you are working or playing, it can cause pain in your hand or in your carpal tunnel area. If so, you might feel that wearing… Continue reading Should You Wear a Wrist Brace for Wrist Pain or Correct Your Working Position?
Does Night-Time Splinting Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
According to a study from researchers at the University of Michigan, people who have early symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can benefit from night-time splinting. Splinting (wearing a brace) at night helps because it keeps you from doing “strange things” with your wrists while you are sleeping. These strange things involve curling your palms and… Continue reading Does Night-Time Splinting Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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
Why Should You Have Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
There are times when carpal tunnel surgery is the only answer for the pain, numbness and tingling in your hand and fingers. If you have had a crushing injury of damage to your wrist, where the carpal tunnel is, you might need surgery to restructure your bones to get rid of the pressure on your… Continue reading Why Should You Have Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Should You Use a Wrist Brace for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Should you wear a wrist brace if you have carpal tunnel symptoms in your wrist, hand and arm? Well, the purpose of a brace is to prevent you from working or sleeping with your wrist in a bent position. The neutral position for your wrist–and the one we should use the most–is the straight wrist.… Continue reading Should You Use a Wrist Brace for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?