Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is often mistaken for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In both cases, there is pressure on nerves that cause symptoms like pain, numbness or uncomfortable sensations. If there is numbness or tingling in your hands, the brain can’t tell where it’s coming from. The “pinch” on the nerve can be anywhere on the… Continue reading How Can You Get Rid Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Naturally
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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
Numbness Or Tingling In Your Hand–Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome If There Is No Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can have numbness or tingling without any pain. Stress isn’t a cause as such but it can cause tight muscles around the neck. And THEY in turn can cause uncomfortable sensations in the hand. Muscles are the most common cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and they are also the most commonly overlooked… Continue reading Numbness Or Tingling In Your Hand–Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome If There Is No Pain
How To Choose A Surgeon For Carpal Tunnel Surgery
How to choose a carpal tunnel surgeon? Why would I be telling you that? You know that I’m always encouraging you to go the natural route. 🙂 That’s because bodies heal naturally all the time. That includes yours! And, yes, it does take some effort on your part. But some of the people who read… Continue reading How To Choose A Surgeon For Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Trigger Points for Finger Pain in Middle Finger and Last Two Fingers
Finger pain can be caused by trigger points. Trigger points are very irritable (or crabby) areas of muscle that cause pain elsewhere. You might have trigger points in your neck muscles that cause carpal tunnel pain, for instance. In this illustration, you are looking at trigger points that cause pain in your middle and last… Continue reading Trigger Points for Finger Pain in Middle Finger and Last Two Fingers
Shoulder Movements For Carpal Tunnel Pain
When you have carpal tunnel pain or pain in your hands and arm, it’s a good bet that your upper body muscles are involved. Why? Because the muscles in your chest, upper arms, neck and back can all cause hand pain. Here are some movements that you can do in the privacy of your home… Continue reading Shoulder Movements For Carpal Tunnel Pain
Muscles That Cause Pain In Your Fingers
Finger pain can be caused by different areas of muscles and by the nerves that run through those muscles. Did you know that the tendons for your finger muscles are actually located in your lower arm up near your elbow? The muscle tendons attach to your finger bones and allow movement in your fingers. On… Continue reading Muscles That Cause Pain In Your Fingers
Pain In The Palm Of Your Hand – Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
“I have pain in the palm of my hand. Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?” Here’s the answer: There is a muscle called the palmaris longus. Maybe you have one (on either side) or maybe you don’t. Some people just don’t. The belly (muscular part) of this muscle is on the palm side of the upper… Continue reading Pain In The Palm Of Your Hand – Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Meditation For Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Can you get rid of the pain in your hands by meditating? I’m thinking probably not. Unless… There is a form of meditation that involves breathing. When you inhale and exhale, your ribs move. There are muscles between and around your ribs. Most hand, wrist and arm pain is caused by muscles. Those muscles can… Continue reading Meditation For Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – 10 Tips
Got carpal tunnel pain? Here are ten tips to help you get rid of the uncomfortable symptoms in your hands. 1. Use LARGE muscles whenever possible. They are much stronger than the small finger and hand muscles. Turn things with your arms rather than your fingers. 2. When you use your arms to twist or… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – 10 Tips