Does massage help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? It certainly can! Have you have had massage for your carpal tunnel symptoms? Has it helped? You know, because of my background, I am really biased about the value of therapeutic massage. I have both seen and experienced wonderful changes brought about by massage. I’m not the only one. … Continue reading Massage and Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Five Natural Steps to Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
You have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Yet you have a very smart body. So how come you have pain, numbness or tingling in your hand, wrist and arm? Well, your hand is attached to the rest of your body. When you take care of one part of your body, you are actually taking care of ALL… Continue reading Five Natural Steps to Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Does Hand Exercise Cure Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Does hand exercise cure Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? A comment came to me which said, “with continuous and correct hand movement and medication” carpal tunnel symptoms can be cured. The only problem is…Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is NOT usually caused by the area around the carpal tunnel. Neither is it caused by a deficiency of medication.… Continue reading Does Hand Exercise Cure Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Pain In Thumb and First Two Fingers
Do you have pain in your thumb, first (index) finger and middle finger as well as your palm on the same side of your hand? You might be very surprised to discover which muscle can cause these symptoms. Turn your hand so your palm faces forward and your thumb points away from your body. Beside… Continue reading Pain In Thumb and First Two Fingers
Muscles In Your Neck Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused by muscles in your neck? You bet it could be! So I figured it was probably time to talk about scalene muscles again. Those are the nasty little muscles in your neck that can cause symptoms all over your upper body. They can cause all sorts of pain. They cause… Continue reading Muscles In Your Neck Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Contrast Heat and Ice Therapy for Hand and Wrist Pain Relief
Muscles in your hand and arm respond very well to heat and ice therapy. Why? Applications of heat fill the tissues with blood and increase circulation. Short applications of ice also increase circulation. This is all good! But longer applications of cold by itself reduce the flow of blood to the area so keep application… Continue reading Contrast Heat and Ice Therapy for Hand and Wrist Pain Relief
Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–Massage and Chiropractic
Here’s an explanation of why the cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not usually only in the wrist. We’ll talk about chiropractic treatment and massage therapy for carpal tunnel pain relief, too. The cause of your symptoms can also be in your lower arm, your neck, or your chest or back muscles. You may have… Continue reading Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–Massage and Chiropractic
Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cause Hand AND Foot Pain?
Do you have numbness or pain in your hands and also in your feet? Could that all be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? It could be two totally different things going on or it could all be part of one body-wide condition. That’s why it would be a good idea to see your doctor so he or… Continue reading Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cause Hand AND Foot Pain?
Wrist Pain That Circles Your Wrist Like A Bracelet
Does your pain circle your wrist like a bracelet or wristwatch? The most likely cause of your pain is a muscle that’s sandwiched between your shoulder blade and your ribs on your back. Imagine that your ribs and shoulder blade are the “bread” of a sandwich and the muscle is the “filling.” The muscle is… Continue reading Wrist Pain That Circles Your Wrist Like A Bracelet
Does Liniment Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
A curious reader asked me whether it was helpful to use liniment for carpal tunnel syndrome. That’s a very good question. Liniments act by distracting your brain from the pain. The distraction might only last as long as the sensation of the ointment or liniment but sometimes the effects last longer. This is because your… Continue reading Does Liniment Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?