Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the many repetitive stress injuries that happen in case of computer users. In CTS, you face problems in your wrist.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is one of the many repetitive stress injuries that happen in case of computer users. In CTS, you face problems in your wrist. Carpel tunnel is a narrow passageway found in your wrist. In this passageway, you will find the median nerve and nine tendons, which offers you the ability to feel. When you continuously type in computers for a long time, your carpel tunnel tendons swell and compress thereby causing damage to the median nerve. This condition is known as carpel tunnel syndrome. The carpel is the collective name for the group of small bones (CARP) which are found at the heel of our hand. They rest in two rows of 4 bones. These bones together form many joints and in part allow our hands to mould around objects. They are held together in an arch and with a thick band of fascia (connective tissue) that runs from side to side of the wrist where they form a tunnel.

Carpel tunnels syndrome involves the median nerve which passes between the bones and the ligaments of the wrists through what is called the carpel tunnel. When it is strained or repeatedly compressed it reacts with an inflammatory reaction and swells.

Signs and Symptoms of CTS

?#Heavy pain in the wrist

?#Heavy pain in the forearm

?#Sometime pain in your shoulder and neck

?#Fingers and hands may look swollen

?#Fingers feel numb

?#You may find grasping of item very hard

?#Sensitivity to heat and cold may be absent in hands

Here are five remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Recovery:

1.The first and foremost thing you on your way to conquering carpal tunnel syndrome is rest the hand that is suffering from carpal tunnel pain. Suspend activity that puts a lot of pressure on the wrists. Alternatively you can use your other hand to preform the functions. Ice the afflicted hand to reduce inflammation.

2.Wear a splint or brace. Preferably wear the brace/splint during activities where the carpal tunnel symptoms flare up. Wearing the brace/splint at night when you go to sleep is also an effective method to conquering carpal tunnel syndrome since your wrist is usually bent at night further aggravating your carpel tunnel nerves. Splints and braces can be unconformable to wear but they can relieve pain if worn for 2 weeks.

3.Take some over the counter inflammatory medicine such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Make sure the medicine is anti inflammatory as they target the inflammation in the nerves in your carpal tunnel. Pain relievers only temporary relieve pain; they don''t put down the inflammation in your carpal tunnel nerve.

4.Do some stretches and exercises. Try stretching your wrist backwards away from your body. Stretching each finger away from the body will also help. Pulling on each finger will also help in conquering carpal tunnel syndrome pain.

5.Cortisol/steroid injections. While this method is typically less invasive than surgery, it still requires a visit to a doctor''s office. These injections usually provide temporary relief as they reduce the inflammation in the carpal tunnel.

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