What 9 Out of 10 Doctors Won’t Tell You About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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

What Are The Best Stretches To Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Pain?

What are the best stretches to get rid of carpal tunnel pain or pain in your hands from repetitive movements? First off, think about the movements that you do the most.  What do you do with your arms and hands on a regular basis? Second, do movements in the opposite direction. I’m not being silly… Continue reading What Are The Best Stretches To Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Pain?

Carpal Tunnel Pain and Massage Therapy

Is massage therapy effective in getting rid of your carpal tunnel pain?  It certainly can be.  Massage is OLD medicine and very powerful. I believe strongly in the power of massage for carpal tunnel pain relief.  Why? 1.  Because massage works.  But only if the therapist knows where to work for your particular symptoms and… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain and Massage Therapy

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

What Helps Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms The Most

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has several causes but most of them involve your muscles and your whole body.  If you take action to correct the causes yourself, you can have natural pain relief. Will this work for everyone?  It depends how many causes are causing distress for you and how much effort you are willing to… Continue reading What Helps Get Rid Of Carpal Tunnel Symptoms The Most

Action Steps to Reduce & Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain

Pain in the carpal tunnel area happens for a reason.  There are always reasons why we have pain. Here are several action steps you can take to start getting rid of your carpal tunnel symptoms: When we know the “why”, then we can pretty well out figure out the “what” to do to stop hurting.… Continue reading Action Steps to Reduce & Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain

Does ‘Slumping’ or Slouching Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Do you slump or do you sit up straight?  Tell the truth, now… You probably already know that slumping or slouching causes back and neck pain because you’ve felt it, but does it also cause carpal tunnel pain? Sure, it does. The word “slump” means “collapse.”  It means “falling” or “sinking.”  This is not a… Continue reading Does ‘Slumping’ or Slouching Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

5 Tips to Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Without Surgery

Do you think it’s possible to get rid of carpal tunnel syndrome once you have it?  Without surgery? In most cases, I’m betting the answer is yes.  Just like every other thing that can “go wrong” in your body, and can heal, so can carpal tunnel problems. Your body wants to heal; it wants to… Continue reading 5 Tips to Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Without Surgery

Four Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Tips

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome already, lots of things you used to be able to do probably bother you now. If your carpal tunnel area hurts when you lift a pan in the kitchen with just one hand, use both hands.  Or, get pots and pans that weigh less or that have 2 handles… Continue reading Four Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Tips

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Responds Well to Water Therapy

Carpal tunnel syndrome means you have pain, nervy sensations or numbness in certain parts of your hands, wrists or arms.  There are many different ways to help reduce your uncomfortable sensations. One self-help therapy which can be very helpful is water or aquatic therapy. When you move your arms through the water, it’s a lot… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Responds Well to Water Therapy