How Does Yoga Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Can Carpal Tunnel Syndrome be helped by yoga?  Yoga is a form of full-body movement which also incorporates breathing.  Controlling your breath helps you control your body and your mind. Yoga is a form of full-body control that also aids you in relaxation. *  Yoga helps you get strong and get your muscles back “in… Continue reading How Does Yoga Relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief & Yoga: How Does Yoga Help Carpal Tunnel?

The National Institutes of Health Carpal Tunnel Fact Sheet says this about yoga: “Alternative therapies – Acupuncture and chiropractic care have benefited some patients but their effectiveness remains unproved.  An exception is yoga, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.”  (The highlighting is mine.) So,… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief & Yoga: How Does Yoga Help Carpal Tunnel?

Carpal Tunnel & Nutrition: Does Organic Food Fix Carpal Tunnel?

Does eating organic food help or hurt Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? I’m going to say YES! IT DEFINITELY HELPS! Why? Once upon a time, all we humans could eat came from the ground, animals or fish.  It didn’t come from factories.  It grew naturally. Our bodies knew what to do with the food we ate then.… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel & Nutrition: Does Organic Food Fix Carpal Tunnel?

Benefits of Good Posture for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and symptoms in your hand, arm and wrist are probably caused by muscles about 90% of the time. Why do I keep saying this?  Because it’s true! There is so much that we each can do to get rid of physical pain including carpal tunnel symptoms.  When your back is weak and… Continue reading Benefits of Good Posture for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

When Carpal Tunnel Pain Is Caused By Nerve Compression

Sometimes people eliminate things they have to do, or enjoy and want to do, to get some carpal tunnel pain relief. They work at figuring out what aggravates their carpal tunnel issues and try to avoid those things. That seems to help because they often have fewer symptoms. However, eliminating the actual causes of your… Continue reading When Carpal Tunnel Pain Is Caused By Nerve Compression

Scalene Muscle Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Bodies are just so amazing!  They want to be well.  Sometimes they need a little help from you to get better.  Sometimes they need a little help from a professional massage therapist who understands bodies. There are muscles in your neck which can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome.  (Syndromes are collections of… Continue reading Scalene Muscle Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

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?

Carpal Tunnel Pain? 5 Most Common Reasons for Carpal Tunnel Pain

Do you have any of the following symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? Pain, tingling or numbness in your fingers Tingling or numbness in your hand Pain that travels from your hands up your arm (as far as your shoulder) or from your arm downward Swelling or tightness in your hands or wrists Have you ever… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain? 5 Most Common Reasons for Carpal Tunnel Pain

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Carpal Tunnel Pain – Do You Have To Live With Pain In Your Hand and Arm?

This might seem off the topic of carpal tunnel syndrome, but… Sharon said, “My mom’s been having a lot of back pain lately.  She tried one massage and hurt more afterward so she’s afraid to try again.  She’s going to have hospital tests next week.” I asked her for her mom’s number (I had met… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain – Do You Have To Live With Pain In Your Hand and Arm?