What Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain? Is Stress a Factor?

How does it work? Does stress cause carpal tunnel syndrome? Or does carpal tunnel syndrome cause stress? The answer is, it works both ways. When we are in a stressful situation, we tend to assume a specific position. Our head moves forward and our jaw gets tight. We may even hunch up our shoulders. When… Continue reading What Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain? Is Stress a Factor?

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

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

What are the Physical Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Hand and Wrist Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a collection of symptoms.  You may have one or more things causing your symptoms.  Symptoms are such things are numbness, tingling or pain. Here is a list of questions to ask yourself: 1.  How is your posture?  Posture that is collapsing forward can cause carpal tunnel pain. 2.  Where is your… Continue reading What are the Physical Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Hand and Wrist Pain

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

Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief with Posture – Why Does Posture Matter?

Can posture cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  You bet! I had a great call today with author Gini Maddocks, who is also a massage therapist (like me!)  Gini brings her unique perspective to our calls at Carpal Tunnel Radio.  You can listen to the replay any time, day or night. Here’s a little bit from the… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief with Posture – Why Does Posture Matter?