Have you or someone you know been feeling numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and wrist? These could be signs of a common hand and wrist problem called carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can turn everyday tasks into a painful ordeal. If you’re facing this issue, you’re likely wondering if surgery is […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms
Unexpected Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that occurs when the median nerve (one of the major nerves in the hand) gets squeezed or irritated due to the narrowing of the carpal tunnel space. CTS has often been classified as a repetitive stress injury and ascribed to excessive computer use, hammering, and other repetitive movements, […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevention Tips
If you’re feeling numbness, tingling, and/or pain in your hand and wrist area, it’s time to make a change in your modus operandi of how you’re performing manual tasks. It could be carpal tunnel syndrome, which can develop into a permanently debilitating issue if left unaddressed. You’re putting frequent pressure on the median nerve which […]
At-Home Treatment Options for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome can develop if the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed. The condition may result in wrist pain, numbness in the hand and fingers, and a tingling sensation. It is best to address this condition before it becomes worse because it can ultimately cause permanent nerve damage and disability of the hand. […]
Who Is at Risk for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Most of the activities we engage in all day every day require the use of our hands and wrists. However, repetitive motions and improper technique of the hands and arms can cause injuries that affect the nerves, especially the median nerve that runs within the carpal tunnel through the wrist. If you feel numbness, tingling, […]
