Articles in Home | Health Condition | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Title|Newest|Oldest Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Symptoms, Tests & Treatments  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a devastating injury that affects more than 8 million people in the United States and continues to increase each and every year. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of many repetitive strain injuries (RSI’s) that are everywhere; homes, offices, assembly lines, grocery stores, book clubs, construction sites, dental offices, everywhere! Because carpal tunnel syndrome is so commonplace, and its effects so devastating, it is important to be knowledgea... Invasive Treatments - Do They Really Work For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT If you have been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), you may be wondering – what next? Below you will find information regarding the most common (not the best) treatment options currently in use in the medical industry and their success and failure rates. If you have received a positive carpal tunnel diagnosis, most doctors will push for cortisone injections and/or surgery, procedures that have poor success rates and ones that should only be performed as a last re... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Do You Have It?  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT Carpal tunnel syndrome reached epidemic proportions in the 90’s and has now achieved a status equaling pandemic proportions in the 21st century. With carpal tunnel syndrome having such devastating effects on millions of people each year, how do you know if you or someone you know has it? With so much attention and hype the past 10-years concerning carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace, you would think that a clear-cut picture would exist regarding the “how’s” “why’s” and... What You Need To Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  By : Daniel Smith Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disease that occurs in the wrist and it is affecting more and more individuals each year. As a result of unwarranted pressure occurring on the median nerve, a nerve located in the wrist and responsible for much of the functioning of the hand, the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel may appear. Symptoms associated with Carpal Tunnel are mild to severe pain in the joints, fingers, hands and/or arms, unexplained numbness and tingling, and in some cases, difficu... Muscle Imbalance And Chronic Injuries  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT Injuries can occur anywhere and at anytime, but the most prevalent place of occurrence is in the workplace. The reason for such a high rate of injury is that people spend 8-18 hours a day, 5-7 days a week performing unidirectional (one-way) movement patterns, causing an imbalance in the musculoskeletal system that results in the overuse and under use of certain muscle groups. If left unchecked, these injuries can be come chronic, resulting in pain and dysfunction that can las... Trigger Finger - Is It Really All That Common?  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most widely recognized form of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), but Trigger Finger is catching up fast, becoming all too common among society and affecting the youth and elderly in ever-increasing numbers. If the rising numbers keep on track, Trigger Finger may be recognized along with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as having achieved epidemic proportions. Trigger Finger On The Rise Prior to the 1990's, Trigger Finger seemed to affect a small ... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A Secondary Effect  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT What causes carpal tunnel syndrome to develop? Although there are many professional opinions out there regarding the subject, most do not provide an accurate description of how carpal tunnel syndrome actually occurs. What is agreed upon is the fact that the flexor tendons and median nerve are operating in a much smaller space than they were prior to the onset of symptoms. Many professionals state that it is the swelling of the involved tissues that is diminishing the spa... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – A Pinching Pain For Your Wrists  By : Sharon Hopkins Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is a very common problem affecting your hands and wrists. Many believe that computers are a major cause for such kind of a problem. But Before this problem was already in existence due to the kind of work we used to do. Computers do add to the risk of the syndrome but, is not termed as a main culprit. There are other reasons for suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome such like knitting, wood carving, minute work or detailed work, excessive use of vibrati... What Is Carpal Tunnel?  By : Heather Colman In the human wrist there is a sheath of tough connective tissue which surrounds and protects the median nerve and tendons that attach muscles to the wrist and hand bones. The Carpal Tunnel is the space above ane below this sheath and the bones making up the carpal bones in the wrist and hand. The term 'Carpal Tunnel' is also used quite commonly to refer to 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome' which is a condition where the median nerve is pinched within the tunnel and causes pain and/... Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome With Acupuncture  By : Oliver Turner Acupuncture is the only treatment that reduces Carpal Tunnel syndrome effectively within minimum time. Carpal tunnel syndrome [CTS] is a natural injury caused by a sudden pinched nerve in the wrist. This often results into growing pain and numbness in the index fingers, middle fingers and weakness of the thumb. The very disease “carpal tunnel syndrome” derives its name from organs called “carpals” in the hand that forms a tunnel in the body through which the nerve leads on to... Ouch My Aching Wrists: No More Keyboarding Or Golf  By : Syd Nohcud You may have heard experienced computer users or serious golfers lamenting that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has affected them big time. Just what is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and how can I prevent it from affecting my computer keyboarding and golf activities. Carpal Tunnel Ergonomics  By : Sarah Thomas The exploration of ways to help humans adapt to machines or an environment in such a way that won’t be stressful is known as workplace ergonomics. Many people have the notion that workplace ergonomics is only something to do with computers. Not exactly. Computers aren’t the sole focus. Ergonomics also explores the many different causes of pain related to the workplace environment. The basic concepts behind carpal tunnel ergonomics are discussed here to give people a better... Repetitive Stress Injury - Protecting Yourself & Staying Pain Free  By : Jeff Foster Carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow are all common conditions and from the standpoint of this article fall into a general grouping of injury that has become to be known as RSI (repetitive stress injury or repetitive strain injury). You've probably heard of all of these types of repetitive stress injuries and likely others as well. They're become quite common in today’s vernacular we tend to do the same things repeatedly. It’s not that we didn’t do tasks th... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery Not Effective Relief  By : Jeff Anliker Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful condition that is characterized by symptoms such as pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, paresthesia (pins and needles) and loss of strength and coordination in the thumb, index, middle and sometimes one-half of the ring finger. Not all of the symptoms or fingers have to be affected simultaneously as symptoms often vary and may move around. (Symptoms present in the ring and little finger are not carpal tunnel syndrome and instead are relat... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Computer Use  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT While there are a lot of rumors about carpal tunnel syndrome and computer use, it is hard to find a definitive answer on what, if any, actual link there is between the development of carpal tunnel syndrome and the use of computers. Does computer use increase one's chances of developing carpal tunnel syndrome? If you do a “search" on the internet, you can find several stories that say no, and just as many that say yes . . . sometimes even from the same source! While there a... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In Grocery Clerks  By : Jeff P. Anliker, LMT Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very serious affliction suffered by approximately 3% of the U.S. population, or 9-million workers annually. While symptoms usually begin as a general ache or pain in the wrist and hand, carpal tunnel syndrome is a very serious disorder that can lead to severe dysfunction and possible nerve damage. Those most at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome are those who have jobs that involve constant repetitive and/or static motion, particularly of the wrist... Understanding Repetitive Strain Injury  By : Jeff Foster Repetitive strain injury, RSI, occurs when you strain a muscle because you repeat the same motion again and again or simply put muscle overuse. The symptoms include loss of range of motion in the affected area, a burning sensation, tingling, or even numbness. Many of the people who suffer from RSI work on an assembly line, computer work, or any other favorite physical activity. If you discover you have a repetitive strain injury it can set you back and restrain you fr... Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the condition that results from pinching of one of the nerves in the wrist and hand. The syndrome occurs more often in women and typically after age 30. Warning Signs Of Rsi  By : Jeff Foster Do you live with daily pain? Perhaps you’ve had an injury that continually visits you with twinges of pain and just won’t go away permanently. Do you have RSI (repetitive stress injury)? Do you have signs of RSI? Shouldn’t you be familiar with the signs RSI in order to determine if that is what you are suffering from? These are just some of the questions that accompany repetitive stress and will be asked… but what exactly is RSI? RSI or Repetitive Stress... The CAUSE of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  By : Kate A Montgomery, ND Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not a disease but a musculoskeletal disorder. Kate Montgomery, author therapist, defines Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and the true Cause of it. The Healthy Body vs. the Strained, RSI Body and what can be done to bring it back into balance without surgery. Pain Prevention: How To Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Taking Action Now Makes A Difference  By : George Finnerin If you've never experienced it, consider yourself lucky. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome—a painful condition caused by swelling of the tendons in the wrists—is no joke. Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from the affliction on a daily basis; many have had to quit their jobs or abandon favorite activities, and the worst part is… chances are, it could have been avoided. CTS is caused by repetitive, unnatural movements such as typing for extended periods of time or manipulating ma... Common Sense Treatment For Carpal Tunnel  By : Dr. Bruce Forciea Three big mistakes to avoid when dealing with carpal tunnel. Presents some alternative treatments and nutritional substances for carpal tunnel. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - The Alternatives to Surgery  By : Dr. Steven Trembecki, D.C Carpal tunnel syndrome causes tingling, numbness, pain, and wasting of the muscles on the thumb side of the hand - the area that is supplied by the median nerve. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms Gone, Just By Dieting?  By : Robert Vignoli We are what we eat, you can encourage and maintain healthy hands again just by watching what you eat. Reduce the pain and swelling that you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms, by dieting? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms are often made worst by what we eat and drink daily. Coffee, alcohol, high sugar intake and processed foods are just some of the major contributors that keep your hands from ever feeling better. Our hectic lifestyles daily, weekly and monthly creat... The Emotional Effects Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  By : Robert Vignoli Disease Increases Feelings of Uselessness and Fear Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition caused by compression of a key nerve is the wrist. It is an especially painful condition that affects approximately three percent of all adults in the United States. People who work with their hands are the most at risk of developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This includes artists, musicians, some construction workers, and those who use a computer for extended periods of time. What ar...

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