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Whether you see it as carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS, this disorder occurs thanks to a weakening of the muscles, tendons, and tissue. The damage can end up giving you a numb or burning feeling almost immediately and if untreated can result in paralysis of the arms. While most people do something about it before reaching this stage, it’s important to understand the worst case scenario. Just remember the primary cause is due a compressed median nerve, and it can be treated by using yoga. Continue reading

Unfortunately, anytime you meet someone with carpal tunnel they are constantly in pain. If they don’t get that worked on soon it then becomes a medical problem that could turn into paralysis. Yes, it’s that serious. Continue reading

Most everyone has heard about carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but what about RSI? Repetitive strain injury has become one of the biggest problems related to the use of your arm. In the older days it was simply called, “Writer’s Cramp,” but today it’s a much more serious issue. If you are experiencing pain and spasms in your hand, swelling, or weakness that particular area you could have contracted it. This means you are experiencing tissue damage and carpal tunnel is here. However, in today’s world it’s nice to know yoga can help. Continue reading

Yoga has long been known to have healing properties both for the body and the mind. The various postures help the practitioner relax, while the physical demands of the exercises effectively strengthen the body, making it limber and more resistant to illness and disease. Continue reading

For many people who are the unfortunate sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome surgery appears to be their only hope of finding relief. For people who spend their days hunched in front of a computer the pain and numbness that comes with the syndrome is unbearable. Construction workers, painters, office workers, etc, are all vulnerable to developing the problem, as this can and does affect many people. Continue reading

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition which can cause pain, weakness and numbness in the wrists, hands and arms – in severe cases, these symptoms can be debilitating. Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by repetitive motion injury in the course of work or other habitual activities. Any occupation which involves repetitive hand or wrist motion poses a risk; and poor ergonomic practices and neglecting to take regular breaks make the chances of developing carpal tunnel much higher. If you’ve been experiencing the characteristic symptoms of the condition, don’t ignore them – you need to take steps to prevent injury. Continue reading

Did you know there are many natural ways to prevent and even cure carpal tunnel syndrome? It may surprise you, but the pain and discomfort your hands and wrists are giving you can be worked out through some basic physical therapy techniques and hand/wrist stress relief. With this in mind, can you believe that many people choose surgery over natural alternatives? Continue reading

Do you have a job that requires you to make the same motions with your hands and arms all day? Do you have a hobby like this that you indulge in daily? Things like this can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms can include chronic pain, weakness, swelling, numbness, and tingling in the wrists, hands and elbows. Many people get surgery to relieve the pain, but there are other ways to treat it. Continue reading

A growing number of people are seeking advice and treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Workers whose job requires repetitive hand movements, such as computer operators, construction workers, musicians and artists, are the most likely individuals to suffer the pain and discomfort of this syndrome. Many seek medical advice in an attempt to deal with the pain. Some are given pain relievers or steroid treatments, but sometimes surgery is the course of action recommended. Continue reading

Most of the time we are so caught up with the pain in our wrists, all we want to do is focus on healing that area. Unfortunately it’s not as simple as it sounds, and many times you have to do other exercises even though you don’t think they pertain to the normal carpal tunnel exercises. We’ll show you a couple and help you start working those other parts of the body. Continue reading