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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?

Questions for Your Surgeon When Your Consider Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

When you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you may feel desperate for relief.  You might think about having carpal tunnel surgical release.  There are many things to consider before you have surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Today on Carpal Tunnel Radio, we talked about the questions you might ask your surgeon before you make your decision. … Continue reading Questions for Your Surgeon When Your Consider Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain in Your Bed

You can get carpal tunnel pain relief while you are in your bed!  How is this possible?  Well, certain positions can cause carpal tunnel symptoms.  Side-sleeping is one of those positions. If you can learn to sleep on your back, you just might find that your symptoms go away.  Why? Because sleeping on your back… Continue reading Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain in Your Bed

Natural Therapies for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Today on Carpal Tunnel Radio we talked about the benefits of natural therapies.  We also talked about sleeping positions that can cause or help carpal tunnel symptoms and how to find a massage therapist who can help you. Some of the benefits of natural therapies for CTS include:  no surgery, no anesthesia, no recovery, no… Continue reading Natural Therapies for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) always has a cause (or a few causes).  And, it almost always has a natural cure.  Here’s one very common cause and cure for carpal tunnel pain: Short muscles.  They can cause CTS and stretching can help IF you stretch in the right directions. You see, every part of your body… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief – What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Benefits of Ice for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Does ice therapy help relieve carpal tunnel symptoms more than heat? This is what my friend Bette had to say about ice.  She had grown to love it for her various pains and here’s why: Bette: Muscle problems tend to accompany endocrine issues, especially adrenal glands that can’t or won’t keep up. Our muscles get… Continue reading Benefits of Ice for Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief

Pain & Numbness On The Outside Of Your Hand

Pain on the outside, or baby finger side, of the hand can have different causes.  Sometimes it’s a side effect of medication.  Here is a letter I received from a reader who has numbness in her baby fingers. “This all started last Monday and has occurred every day since then.  My arms under my shoulders… Continue reading Pain & Numbness On The Outside Of Your Hand