Tag: Kathryn Merrow

Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Have Good Results With Massage For Wrist Pain

People with wrist pain and carpal tunnel symptoms write to me and I love sharing the letters with you.  Joe has had a lot of relief from having a massage therapist work on the most likely muscular causes of his pain. A little background:  Joe took the necessary steps to find out which muscles were… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Symptoms Have Good Results With Massage For Wrist Pain

How Can You Tell If The Muscles In Your Neck Are Causing Your Carpal Tunnel Symptoms?

Something is causing your carpal tunnel symptoms and it could be the muscles in your neck. Here is a simple self-test to determine if your neck muscles are the cause.

Does Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Come From Your Neck? CTS Can Be Caused By Neck Muscles

Sometimes your carpal tunnel symptoms are caused by a muscle in your neck! More info here.

Carpal Tunnel Pain & Massage Therapy: Does Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Does massage benefit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? You bet! Almost 20 years in the bodywork field has given me a lot of first-hand reasons to love massage therapy.

Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cause Pain In Your Thumb?

Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome cause pain in your thumb?  Well, maybe not, actually.  Here’s some background: Something caused the pain in your wrist, hand and arm. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome means you have a bunch of symptoms, like pain, numbness or tingling. A syndrome is a bunch of symptoms. So, you might have pain in your… Continue reading Does Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cause Pain In Your Thumb?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Caused By Asthma

Did you ever guess asthma or other breathing difficulties could cause your carpal tunnel symptoms?  Sure it can. How? You have a muscle called the diaphragm which basically divides your body into two pieces.  It is below your lungs and is used for breathing.  Sometimes, for one reason or another, we stop using the diaphragm… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Caused By Asthma

What Are The Symptoms And Causes Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–Is that what you suspect?  What are the symptoms of CTS and what caused it in the first place? There are many areas of the arm, hand and wrist that may “hurt” or have symptoms of numbness, tingling, burning or pain.  Exactly where it hurts depends on the cause of your symptoms.  And… Continue reading What Are The Symptoms And Causes Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?