Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve, one of the main nerves of the hand, is affected by pressure. This can lead to a variety of problems like pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, swelling and hand dysfunction.

 

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

 

People who have a tendency towards swelling in their hands are more likely to develop this problem.

 

Swelling of tendons puts pressure on the nerve since they are all packed in a tube like frame. If the tendons and the nerves remain in their original size then there is no problem. Swelling increases the size of the tendon. To accommodate this extra size the nerve gets pressed. This pressure narrows the nerve affecting the blood supply.

 

Swelling due to other causes like trigger finger, rheumatoid arthritis, basal joint arthritis or fracture of the wrist may lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Other causes and contributing factors of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

 

• Obesity

 

• Renal dysfunction

 

• Hemodialysis

 

• Psychological disorders

 

• Anxiety

 

• Acromegaly

 

• Polymyalgea Rheumatica

 

• Depression

 

• Lupus

 

• Water retention during pregnancy

 

• Any autoimmune disorder

 

• Gout

 

• Hypothyroidism

 

• Hormonal imbalances

 

• Diabetes

 

• Abnormal growths like Ganglion and Cysts

 

• Onset of menopause

 

• Amyloidosis

 

• Fibromyalgia

 

• Oral contraceptive-related Edema

 

• Tuberculosis

 

• Addisson’s disease

 

• Sjogren’s syndrome

 

Activities where Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common:

• Computer keyboarding

 

• Sorting mail/courier service

 

• Meat processing workers

 

• Drivers of vehicles and forklifts

 

• Airline pilots

 

• Tool and Die workers

 

• Construction workers

 

• Locksmiths

 

• Landscaping workers

 

• Machinists and mechanics

 

• Nurses and care givers

 

• Repetitive tasks manufacturing

 

• Cashiers and bar code scanners

 

• Physical therapists

 

• Massage therapists

 

• Needlepoint hobbyists

 

• Homemaking activities

 

• Golfers, skiers, tennis players

 

What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

 

Hand becoming numb and tingling sensation in fingers particularly during sleep at night. Sleep gets interrupted due to this problem.

 

Pain in the wrist or hand

 

Pain is also felt in the forearm

 

Hands becoming cold and forearms are warm

 

Lack of feeling sensation in fingers and thumb

 

Index, middle and ring finger showing lack of sensation

 

Loss of normal movements and agility of the hand

 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment Without Surgery:

Surgery is not the right treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome since it recurs frequently. Having a reliable home medication like Carpal Solution is probably the best answer to this stress related injury since there is a likelihood of the symptoms coming back.

How the Carpal Solution works:

This solution softly pulls and flexes at once the three vital points on the palm of the hand adjacent to the carpal tunnel during sleep. This mild stretching action is applied for 6-8 hours while the hand is at rest and relaxed. This procedure helps in decompressing and gradually reshaping the tender tissues surrounding the carpal tunnel. This process is repeated for six weeks. This treatment is active during daytime also. Gradually, the pressure on the median nerve decreases, flexibility and circulation increases. When the pressure on the median nerve is totally eased, the syndrome ceases usually for years.

 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises:

1. Extend the arm straight in front with the palm at right angles to the hand and fingers pointing up. Hold this position to the count of 5 and then relax.

 

2. Extend the arm straight in front and tighten the fists of both hands with the fist pointing down. Hold for 5 secs. and relax.

 

3. This process should be repeated 10 times before letting the hands hand loose by the sides and shaking them for a while.