What 9 Out Of 10 Doctors Won’t Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Kathryn Merrow, The Pain Relief Coach Doctors know an awful lot about many things, and I am very grateful for the lifesaving surgeries they can do. If it wasn’t for all of their knowledge, I wouldn’t be here talking with you… Continue reading What 9 Out of 10 Doctors Won’t Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by nerve compression in your wrist. Here’s how it works: Nerves pass through the inside of your wrist between bones and ligaments (tough tissue.) If there is not enough space for the nerves and blood vessels inside your wrist, they will be compressed or squeezed. That causes uncomfortable symptoms. So… Continue reading What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain
Carpal tunnel symptoms can be caused by a food dye called FD&C Yellow # 5. Sometimes it’s called just Yellow. There are other names for it, too. How does a fake food dye cause carpal tunnel symptoms? Because it interferes with an important vitamin. There are lots of artificial food colors and #5 has been… Continue reading Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain
Why Do Doctors Offer Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome means the nerves that pass through your wrist are being compressed. They are being squeezed because there is not enough space for them. That’s why doctors offer surgery. They think it’s a good idea to create a little more space by cutting the tough ligament on the palm side of your wrist.… Continue reading Why Do Doctors Offer Carpal Tunnel Surgery?
Do You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Or Is Something Else Causing Pain In Your Hand And Wrist?
The carpal tunnel is the place in your wrist where nerves, blood vessels and other things pass through to your hand. If there is swelling in the ‘tunnel’ and it presses on nerves and causes symptoms then your doctor might say, “You have carpal tunnel syndrome.” Maybe. Or maybe not. A syndrome is a bunch… Continue reading Do You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Or Is Something Else Causing Pain In Your Hand And Wrist?
What Is The Cause Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sigh. “No known cause for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.” Or so says the article I found. It’s a pretty good article about carpal tunnel symptoms and the newer endoscopic surgery (which has a smaller incision.) But the surgeon who wrote the article says that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is “idiopathic.” That means there is no known cause.… Continue reading What Is The Cause Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Why Do Computer Technicians Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome More Than Transcriptionists
Do computer technicians get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome more than typists who transcribe all day long? According to studies by Dr. Christian Walker the answer is YES. Here is the link to an article by Dr. Walker. The language may seem a bit technical but you will probably get the idea. http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-Changing-Your-Workstation-Prevent-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome?&id=4683440 What Dr. Walker says… Continue reading Why Do Computer Technicians Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome More Than Transcriptionists
How To Tell If Pain In Your Hands Comes From Your Spine
There are many reasons for hand and wrist pain. Most of them involve your muscles. Sometimes the pain in your hands comes from a whole body disorder; it could be hypo-thyroidism or rheumatoid arthritis. If this is your situation, you should be under the care of a doctor. Even so, you may find that taking… Continue reading How To Tell If Pain In Your Hands Comes From Your Spine
Instant Relief For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Who wants instant relief for carpal tunnel syndrome? I know I would if I had it. Bring it on! 🙂 And there are lots of products that claim either an instant cure or to work pretty darn quickly. But you know what? They most likely won’t work. Why not? They don’t respect the natural laws… Continue reading Instant Relief For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Musicians and Carpal Tunnel Pain
Many types of musicians get hand, wrist and arm pain. They may believe it is caused by repetitive movement when they play their instrument. More likely the pain is caused by doing the repetitive movement incorrectly (wrong.) And they probably don’t even realize they are doing it wrong! I received an email from a pianist… Continue reading Musicians and Carpal Tunnel Pain