Are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome exercises really effective?
Author: Jack Prime
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition which
occurs when
the nerve that runs from the forearm into the hand becomes
pressured or squeezed at the wrist. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
can
occur in about 1 in every 100 people at some stage in their
lifetime and the symptoms are typically pain, weakness, or
numbness in the hand and wrist, moving up the arm.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms can begin gradually, with
the
feeling of burning, tingling, or numbness felt in the palm
of
the hand and the fingers. The thumb and the index and middle
fingers can be particularly affected.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often caused by repetitive strain
on
the wrist, often because a persons work, hobby or sport
dictates
a repetitive motion or movement.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can also be due to a congenital
predisposition where the physical carpal tunnel is smaller
in
certain people than in others. A trauma or injury to the
wrist
and hand area, such as a sprain or fracture, can also cause
the
symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
There are numerous treatments and proposed cures for Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome but one of the most popular and
straightforward
self-help remedies are exercises designed to alleviate the
symptoms.
Certain studies have concluded that if patients suffer from
mild
Carpal Tunnel symptoms then exercises can enable them to
avoid
surgery and provide the most effective relief when compared
to
other non-surgical treatments.
It is important to note that if a person suffers from severe
or
persistent Carpal Tunnel symptoms that they should consult
their
doctor or health practitioner as appropriate.
Stretching exercises performed for the hands and wrists at
regular times throughout the day, even at times when no pain
or
discomfort is felt, can be extremely effective at managing
the
symptoms.
Over time you will learn the best exercises for your
particular
symptoms and when is the right time to perform them.
Eventually
you may be able to prevent the symptoms from recurring
altogether or at least minimise the pain associated with the
condition.
About the Author
For further advice and support on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, please
visit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
For specific Carpal Tunnel Exercises and stretched, please visit
Carpal Tunnel
Exercises website.
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