I watched a very good video about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and natural healing ten or so years ago. The chiropractor who did the presentation indicated that bones move and can press on the nerves in the carpal tunnel. He also indicates that a doctor who does manipulation can help. The thing to remember is that… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Natural Relief With Massage and Chiropractic
Do Massage Therapists Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A massage therapist who has thumb and wrist pain asked me whether I had any suggestions. Hoo boy! I almost always have suggestions! 🙂 How could this have happened? Well, all massage schools are not the same. Some teach relaxation type massage and some teach therapeutic massage. Some give good instruction to students about using… Continue reading Do Massage Therapists Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Does Salt Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Can salt cause carpal tunnel symptoms? This is the question a reader asked. Table salt (sodium chloride) can cause swelling in the tissues, probably more in some folks than others. When I used to put lots of table salt on my popcorn, in the morning the tissues around my eyes would be swollen. That means… Continue reading Does Salt Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What’s the Easiest Way to Get Rid of Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally
What’s the easiest way to have carpal tunnel pain relief naturally? Well, since there can be several causes all in the same body, step one would be try to figure out the causes. Step two–since you asked–is massage. You can do self-massage or have professional massage therapy by a skilled therapist. If you have muscles… Continue reading What’s the Easiest Way to Get Rid of Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Naturally
What’s the Problem with NSAID’s for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Your doctor may suggest anti-inflammatories or NSAID’s for your carpal tunnel pain. Is it a good idea? NSAID’s are medications which reduce inflammation and swelling. If swelling in your carpal tunnel is the actual cause of your carpal tunnel symptoms then, theoretically, reducing the swelling will reduce your symptoms. Remember: I’m not a doctor–I’m just… Continue reading What’s the Problem with NSAID’s for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What Is The First Thing You Should Do
Do you think you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What is the first thing you should do? The very first thing to do is educate yourself. An educated patient gets well more quickly than one who is not. An educated patient also annoys their doctor more. 🙂 Not that you want to annoy your doctor. It… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What Is The First Thing You Should Do
Does Energy Work Help Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
There are forms of bodywork called Energy Work or Energetic Therapy. These forms of treatment work with and address the energy fields of your body. Yes, you really do have energy fields. In American culture, we tend to think of the soul as being confined inside of the body. In Oriental culture, it is… Continue reading Does Energy Work Help Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Does massage help carpal tunnel pain? You bet it does! How? Massage therapy helps normalize tissues. If your soft tissues (that means not bones) are “too tight” or “too loose-overstretched” massage helps get them back into neutral position. Therapeutic massage lifts, warms, pinches, presses, rubs, and moves your soft tissues in many directions. If you… Continue reading Massage for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Should You Take Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Help Your Carpal Tunnel Pain
NSAID’s (non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs) don’t cure carpal tunnel symptoms. Should you take them? What if they make you feel better? When you have a repetitive stress injury (RSI) or situations like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, most doctors and websites will advise you to take NSAID’s. The only problem with this advice is that sometimes they are… Continue reading Should You Take Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Help Your Carpal Tunnel Pain
Should You Strengthen Your Hands to Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain
Will your carpal tunnel pain go away if you strengthen your hands? Actually, part (or all) of the reason that you have pain in your wrists and hands may be because of muscle imbalance. That means that some of your muscles are stronger and some (usually on the opposite side) are weaker. Since you usually… Continue reading Should You Strengthen Your Hands to Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain