Tag: carpal tunnel syndrome
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6 Wrist Exercises to Relieve Carpal Tunnel Pain
Do you have numbness, tingling, or weakness that causes you to drop things due to your hands and wrists? You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition is commonly found in women but can also occur (less frequently) in men. Fortunately, you can get relief by doing wrist exercises. The median nerve runs through the…
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7 Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to Do at Home
Have you ever noticed tingling and numbness in one of your hands? Maybe you experience hand and wrist pain during and after activities. These symptoms relate to carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause tremendous hand pain. You’d be amazed when you consider all the daily chores your hands do. Each hand is a complex system…
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7 Smartphone Injuries You Probably Never Heard About Until Now
You use your smartphone every day, all day. A smartphone seems safe enough, but using your phone too much can cause injury. Smartphone injury may sound weird, but it’s a growing problem. Here are 7 of the most common smartphone injuries and how to avoid them to help you understand more about these injuries. Your…
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10 Natural Remedies for Wrist and Hand Pain
Think of all the things your hands do in a single day. They’ve served you faithfully since the day you were born and often get neglected and overworked. Is it any wonder that you have wrist and hand pain? Perhaps you work on a computer all day. Or maybe you work with hand tools all…
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10 Early Warning Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you’re struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, you can take solace in knowing you are not alone. According to the American College of Rheumatology, over 4 million Americans are struggling with the same condition. That said, there are two different types of carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral and unilateral. The good news, however, is that both…
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Doctors Explain Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by pressure on the median nerve on the palm side of the hand at the junction of the wrist. The condition is caused by the narrowing of the bone tunnel that conducts the nerve, swelling, and other conditions that compress the nerve. Excessive use of the hands and…