Hand & Wrist Positions for Relieving CT Symptoms Pain

By Tom Nicholson

You probably already know about the nightmare that carpel tunnel syndrome can be to deal with. You have probably heard of the condition from a friend or co-worker that has battled it an know that you want no part of it. You may be thinking that you should take some steps to prevent this from happening to you. If you work in an office, are a construction worker or an athlete, you are probably wise to think like this. Anyone that uses their hands a repetitive way is at risk and should take steps to prevent carpel tunnel syndrome.

We tend to take our hands for granted and assume we will always have the use of them. We don't mind when we get a minor cut or burn since our hands can really take a beating and keep on working. The fact is that our hands are invaluable to use. We depend on them to help us complete an endless number of everyday tasks. For those that need their hands to perform their work, they are even more valuable. It is a good idea to take more action to take better care of our hands since they are so important.

But what is carpal tunnel syndrome and how does it affect our hands? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that starts off with tingling, numbness or cold feeling in the hands. These symptoms can also be present in the forearm and elbow depending on the amount of time the symptoms have been present. For some people, even loss of functionality in the hands and fingers can result, causing temporary loss in productivity at the job and possibly even weeks of rehabilitation? Other conditions may occur if you adjust your body to ease the pressure on your wrists such as back pain, neck pain or even shoulder pain.

When the median nerve, which spans the length of the arm becomes compressed at the wrists, carpel tunnel syndrome will likely occur. The compression happens if the transverse carpal ligament is put under too much pressure and becomes tight. The transverse carpal ligament is important because it binds nerves and ligaments together at the wrist and allow for functionality and maneuverability in the hands. When the hands are not stress free and loose, they are vulnerable to discomfort and pain. There is some good news though. There are some steps that can be taken that can prevent this from happening to you.

Many people will automatically consider having surgery to relieve the pain of carpel tunnel syndrome, but this should be carefully considered. Since surgery involves severing the transverse carpel ligament, the results could be devastating if not done properly. The long term effects are still unknown so this option should be careful consideration.

The one principle that should be considered when looking for relief from carpel tunnel pain, is how it can be done in a non-invasive and natural way. The first thing to look at is your eating and exercise habits. If your body is getting the proper nutrients it will be able to fight the effects of the carpel tunnel syndrome more effectively. Think about taking a few extra breaks while you are working in order to your hands a chance to rest. In addition to these steps, stretch and loosen you your wrist occasionally to keep them from becoming overly stressed. It will help to shake the hands occasionally to keep the blood flowing to the hands and fingers. Last but not least, good posture is critical when trying to prevent carpel tunnel syndrome.

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