Who wants instant relief for carpal tunnel syndrome? I know I would if I had it. Bring it on! 🙂 And there are lots of products that claim either an instant cure or to work pretty darn quickly. But you know what? They most likely won’t work. Why not? They don’t respect the natural laws… Continue reading Instant Relief For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal Tunnel Surgery Should Always Be The Last Resort
Considering carpal tunnel surgery? Here is something to think about. It’s from the back cover of The Eye Care Sourcebook by Jay B. Lavine, M.D. (There IS a tie-in to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome–honest.) “Embracing the philosophy that prevention is the highest form of healing and that surgery should always be considered the last resort, Dr.… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Surgery Should Always Be The Last Resort
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Natural Relief With Massage and Chiropractic
I watched a very good video about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and natural healing ten or so years ago. The chiropractor who did the presentation indicated that bones move and can press on the nerves in the carpal tunnel. He also indicates that a doctor who does manipulation can help. The thing to remember is that… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Natural Relief With Massage and Chiropractic
Do Massage Therapists Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A massage therapist who has thumb and wrist pain asked me whether I had any suggestions. Hoo boy! I almost always have suggestions! 🙂 How could this have happened? Well, all massage schools are not the same. Some teach relaxation type massage and some teach therapeutic massage. Some give good instruction to students about using… Continue reading Do Massage Therapists Get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Does Salt Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Can salt cause carpal tunnel symptoms? This is the question a reader asked. Table salt (sodium chloride) can cause swelling in the tissues, probably more in some folks than others. When I used to put lots of table salt on my popcorn, in the morning the tissues around my eyes would be swollen. That means… Continue reading Does Salt Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Does Energy Work Help Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
There are forms of bodywork called Energy Work or Energetic Therapy. These forms of treatment work with and address the energy fields of your body. Yes, you really do have energy fields. In American culture, we tend to think of the soul as being confined inside of the body. In Oriental culture, it is… Continue reading Does Energy Work Help Get Rid of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Massage for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Does massage help carpal tunnel pain? You bet it does! How? Massage therapy helps normalize tissues. If your soft tissues (that means not bones) are “too tight” or “too loose-overstretched” massage helps get them back into neutral position. Therapeutic massage lifts, warms, pinches, presses, rubs, and moves your soft tissues in many directions. If you… Continue reading Massage for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Should You Strengthen Your Hands to Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain
Will your carpal tunnel pain go away if you strengthen your hands? Actually, part (or all) of the reason that you have pain in your wrists and hands may be because of muscle imbalance. That means that some of your muscles are stronger and some (usually on the opposite side) are weaker. Since you usually… Continue reading Should You Strengthen Your Hands to Relieve Your Carpal Tunnel Pain
Prevent Carpal Tunnel Pain with Ergonomics
Here’s how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome or lessen your pain: Change the way you move. This article isn’t for people who work on keyboards. There are other articles here for that. It’s for all of you who don’t have desk jobs but who do have hand and wrist, arm and shoulder pain and who… Continue reading Prevent Carpal Tunnel Pain with Ergonomics
Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain–What’s the Worst That Can Happen
People with carpal tunnel pain can get desperate. They want so much to feel better and many doctors will encourage them to have surgery. If you read more here at Carpal Tunnel Pain Relief, you will understand that sometimes surgery just isn’t the “cure” that’s needed. I’m going to share an article with you about… Continue reading Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Pain–What’s the Worst That Can Happen