In the high tech world that we live in today, it's a wonder that more people don't have carpal tunnel syndrome.
There is no question that the increased number of cases that we have of this problem is a direct result of where technology has ultimately led us.
This article is going to take at a look at the common causes of carpal tunnel syndrome and offer a few treatments that have proven to be effective in relieving the symptoms.
Hopefully, after you are done reading this, you'll know why you have carpal tunnel syndrome and what you can do about it.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is actually one of those peculiar problems that doesn't have just one particular symptom.
You may experience any one of a number of sensations in the fingers, hand, wrist or arm, including numbness, tingling, weakness, or even pain.
However, all of these symptoms are caused by one very specific thing, and that's pressure on the median nerve on the wrist.
This pressure, in today's modern age, is most commonly caused by constant typing, made necessary by the computer age that has been thrust upon us.
By all means, go try to find an office without a cubicle and a computer.
The reason that these activities cause the above symptoms is because when performing these tasks, the pressure on the nerve causes a decrease in the blood supply to these areas.
However, there are other conditions that can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome other than office work, such as arthritis, wrist injuries, diabetes, and even smoking.
Anything that affects blood flow can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
To know if you actually have carpal tunnel syndrome, a medical examination is necessary.
While you may have one, or even all the symptoms, there is always a possibility that the problem is something else entirely.
A medical examination, which will include a history of your activities, especially work related, will narrow down the problem.
Don't ever make assumptions just because you have a tingling in your pinky finger, which is usually the most common sign of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Treatment in mild cases is simple.
Your doctor will most likely recommend that you change the way you do things, especially if you work in an office and do a lot of typing.
This can include, typing less or changing the position of your hands when you type.
The truth is, if you're typing correctly, you shouldn't suffer from this problem.
However, many people thrust into an office situation aren't properly trained.
Other treatments include using a wrist brace or some mild pain medications.
In severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, occasionally, surgery is needed.
If you catch your carpal tunnel syndrome early, it can be treated fairly easily.
Please see your doctor at the first signs of symptoms.
To YOUR Health, Steve Wagner
There is no question that the increased number of cases that we have of this problem is a direct result of where technology has ultimately led us.
This article is going to take at a look at the common causes of carpal tunnel syndrome and offer a few treatments that have proven to be effective in relieving the symptoms.
Hopefully, after you are done reading this, you'll know why you have carpal tunnel syndrome and what you can do about it.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is actually one of those peculiar problems that doesn't have just one particular symptom.
You may experience any one of a number of sensations in the fingers, hand, wrist or arm, including numbness, tingling, weakness, or even pain.
However, all of these symptoms are caused by one very specific thing, and that's pressure on the median nerve on the wrist.
This pressure, in today's modern age, is most commonly caused by constant typing, made necessary by the computer age that has been thrust upon us.
By all means, go try to find an office without a cubicle and a computer.
The reason that these activities cause the above symptoms is because when performing these tasks, the pressure on the nerve causes a decrease in the blood supply to these areas.
However, there are other conditions that can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome other than office work, such as arthritis, wrist injuries, diabetes, and even smoking.
Anything that affects blood flow can cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
To know if you actually have carpal tunnel syndrome, a medical examination is necessary.
While you may have one, or even all the symptoms, there is always a possibility that the problem is something else entirely.
A medical examination, which will include a history of your activities, especially work related, will narrow down the problem.
Don't ever make assumptions just because you have a tingling in your pinky finger, which is usually the most common sign of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Treatment in mild cases is simple.
Your doctor will most likely recommend that you change the way you do things, especially if you work in an office and do a lot of typing.
This can include, typing less or changing the position of your hands when you type.
The truth is, if you're typing correctly, you shouldn't suffer from this problem.
However, many people thrust into an office situation aren't properly trained.
Other treatments include using a wrist brace or some mild pain medications.
In severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, occasionally, surgery is needed.
If you catch your carpal tunnel syndrome early, it can be treated fairly easily.
Please see your doctor at the first signs of symptoms.
To YOUR Health, Steve Wagner