Carpal Tunnel Pain Following Shoulder Surgery

A reader asked me about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that started after she had damage to and surgery on a shoulder.  She wondered whether her CTS is related to the accidental injury to her shoulder since she didn’t have any symptoms prior to the injury. I did some research and below is part of my response… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Following Shoulder Surgery

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

If Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, What Causes B6 Deficiency?

Doctors know that Vitamin B6 deficiency causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. But what causes you to have a deficiency? This is what the “Encyclopedia of Healing Foods” says about Vitamin B6 deficiency: Since 1950, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has increased “in parallel with the increased presence of compounds that interfere with vitamin B6 in the body.”  In… Continue reading If Vitamin B6 Deficiency Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, What Causes B6 Deficiency?

Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Repetitive Strain Injury?

What is the difference between carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive strain injury? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a specific set of symptoms.  It has only a few causes. Repetitive strain injuries are often mis-diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome. Repetitive strain injuries are caused by either over-use, using your body incorrectly (faulty body mechanics or poor posture)… Continue reading Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Repetitive Strain Injury?