Massage and Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

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?

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

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?

Types of Massage for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can benefit a LOT from therapeutic massage.  There are many types of massage and some will help relieve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome more than others. Here’s some background on massage: Massage is old and powerful medicine. Massage is all-natural and has no side effects (although you might have some tenderness following the first… Continue reading Types of Massage for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – How You Can Get Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief By Stretching

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is most often caused by muscles.  Which muscles?  Typically, the ones in the front of your body. Short, tight muscles in the front of your body can cause lots of pain–headaches, backaches–in places other than your wrist and hand.  Your whole body works together.  It’s all one unit.  That explains why Carpal… Continue reading Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – How You Can Get Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief By Stretching

What Doctors Look For When Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

There are some causes for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that doctors look for when they make a diagnosis.  One of these is diabetes.  One is a genetically (means you were born with it) small carpal  tunnel space (which is rare.) And, there are a few more which are related to medical problems like either type of… Continue reading What Doctors Look For When Diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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