Does breastfeeding cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Certain positions and postures can cause pain in your hands and wrists. Let’s look at an example and see possible answers. I recently answered a plea for help from a new mom who is struggling with very painful Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in one wrist. She believes it was brought… Continue reading Does Breastfeeding Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Five Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Tips for Typists and Keyboarders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Are you a typist or keyboarder? Here are five tips to help your wrist, hand and arm feel better. (And your whole body!) 1. Take lots of stretch breaks. When you stretch your hands, arms and body, do your stretches in the OPPOSITE direction of the way you usually use them. Stretch… Continue reading Five Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Tips for Typists and Keyboarders
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Tips For Typists
Do you have wrist, hand and arm pain from typing? Here’s how to make your computer fit YOU. We are all built differently and have different needs. Some people have longer arms or short upper arms. We have longer torsos or shorter necks. We are near-sighted or far-sighted or wear bifocals. Since we are not… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief Tips For Typists
How Does Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Pain
Massage therapy can be a great way to get rid of symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Or not. It all depends on the skill and education and understanding of the massage therapist. Some understand bodies. Some don’t. Some will simply work around your wrist, thinking that the problem is where the pain is. Others who… Continue reading How Does Massage Help Carpal Tunnel Pain
Thumb Joint Pain Can Be Caused By Muscles In Your Arm
Do you have pain on the backside of the web or joint of your thumb? That can be caused by the supinator muscle. It is located below your elbow on the same side as your thumb and is responsible for rotating your lower arm and bending your elbow. This muscle is often the cause of… Continue reading Thumb Joint Pain Can Be Caused By Muscles In Your Arm
What Causes Pain At The Base Of Your Thumb
Do you have pain at the base of your thumb? If you ask your doctor it, he or she will probably diagnosis it as “arthritis” or maybe even carpal tunnel syndrome. But here’s something interesting. If any one of us has an x-ray, it would most likely show arthritic changes in the bones. (Arthritis is… Continue reading What Causes Pain At The Base Of Your Thumb
Walking Is A Natural Cure For Carpal Tunnel Pain
You were built to walk! And walking can get rid of so many aches and pains but what if you have too many aches and pains to start a walking program? Let me tell you Rosalie’s story. Rosalie literally walked away from pain. She also improved her health tremendously! I love telling her story. When… Continue reading Walking Is A Natural Cure For Carpal Tunnel Pain
How To Stretch The Short Muscles In Your Chest That Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain
If you have carpal tunnel pain, there’s a great chance that the muscles in your chest and the front of your arms need to be stretched. So we’re going to talk about a couple of simple ways to stretch the muscles in the front of your chest and arms. But first, are you wondering why… Continue reading How To Stretch The Short Muscles In Your Chest That Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain
How Many Muscles Are In Your Hand & Can They Cause Pain In Your Hand
Have you been wondering about the muscles in your hands? What do they look like? Smallish. How many are there? Lots. Can these muscles cause pain in your hand? The answer is
What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Is Surgery The Best Answer
What exactly is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and is surgery the best answer? Here’s the lowdown: The Carpal Tunnel is a passageway in your wrist formed by eight carpal bones, the transverse carpal ligament, nine flexor tendons, blood vessels, and the median nerve. Pretty packed, isn’t it? Syndromes are bunches of symptoms. When the median nerve… Continue reading What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Is Surgery The Best Answer