Do you have pain where your thumb meets your hand? Lots of folks have pain at the base of their thumb. If you ask your doctor about it, he or she will probably diagnosis it as “arthritis.” If any of us have an x-ray, it would most likely show arthritis which indicates changes in the… Continue reading What Causes Pain Where Your Thumb Attaches To Your Hand
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Massage Is A Very Powerful Tool For Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
Can massage therapy get rid of your carpal tunnel pain? I say YES! YES! YES! Why do I believe so strongly in the power of massage for carpal tunnel pain relief? 1. Massage works. I have seen it work over and over. IF…the therapist knows where to work; understands the causes of your hand, wrist… Continue reading Massage Is A Very Powerful Tool For Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief
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
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
Simple Self-Massage To Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain
Do you have carpal tunnel pain or numbness in your hands? Here’s a simple self-massage you can do for yourself to help relieve your carpal tunnel pain. In your day to day life, you use your hands for almost everything you do. It’s easy to forget how important your hands are to you until you… Continue reading Simple Self-Massage To Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain
Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–What’s the Worst That Can Happen
If you have a diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome your doctor may have offered surgery. Some doctors go with a more conservative route first. In my mind, that’s much better. Conservative + natural = better for your body. Every surgery has the potential to have undesirable side effects afterward. And once you have been cut,… Continue reading Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–What’s the Worst That Can Happen