Some days are worse than others are for those who suffer with carpal tunnel syndrome. This disorder comes with inflammation and swelling that can cause numbness or tingling in the hands or fingers, the discomfort and pain can range from mild to severe. Sometimes known as a repetitive use injury carpal tunnel may begin as an easily ignored tingling sensation but as the injury progresses the pain can radiate from the wrist all the way up your arm.
Many medical practitioners will prescribe different methods of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. These can include anti-inflammatory medication, corticosteroid injections, regular stretching or muscular exercises for the affected area, using wrist braces either during the day, evening or all day and for some extreme cases surgery may be the only viable solution. Carpal tunnel syndrome is best treated when symptoms start to show rather than waiting until the pain is intolerable and can keep you from performing job duties or other daily activities as required. Just like any other medical condition, carpal tunnel syndrome is better treated early in hopes to keep it from becoming a crippling condition that could require extreme treatment methods such as surgery.
Like any other type of medical problem carpal tunnel syndrome needs to be taken care of when it first begins so that the syndrome does not become a disabling issue or something that can only be cured through surgery.
The median nerve is surrounded by these flexors and can be put under pressure if the flexors are inflamed due to repetitive movements daily. Pressure can give you the tingling or numbing sensation that you feel after using your hands or wrists continuously. People who work in industries such as tailoring, machinery, construction or even musicians or other such similar daily work activities may find themselves prone to this unfortunate condition. Using regular stretching and exercise techniques can help keep you from experiencing carpal tunnel even if you haven't been prone to any symptoms as of yet.
Along with preventing carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist braces and exercise can also alleviate pain and further problems. At the onset of symptoms, many people begin to wear a carpal tunnel wrist brace while they are sleeping to prevent hyperextension of the wrist and stabilize the muscles.
If you are, experiencing inflammation or swelling the use of hot and cold packs with anti-inflammatory drugs can be very helpful. If or when your symptoms become more severe you can use a wrist brace during the day or while you are working to prevent the condition from worsening. Carpal tunnel will not heal on its own in fact left untreated the disorder will progressively get worse. - 30540
Many medical practitioners will prescribe different methods of treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. These can include anti-inflammatory medication, corticosteroid injections, regular stretching or muscular exercises for the affected area, using wrist braces either during the day, evening or all day and for some extreme cases surgery may be the only viable solution. Carpal tunnel syndrome is best treated when symptoms start to show rather than waiting until the pain is intolerable and can keep you from performing job duties or other daily activities as required. Just like any other medical condition, carpal tunnel syndrome is better treated early in hopes to keep it from becoming a crippling condition that could require extreme treatment methods such as surgery.
Like any other type of medical problem carpal tunnel syndrome needs to be taken care of when it first begins so that the syndrome does not become a disabling issue or something that can only be cured through surgery.
The median nerve is surrounded by these flexors and can be put under pressure if the flexors are inflamed due to repetitive movements daily. Pressure can give you the tingling or numbing sensation that you feel after using your hands or wrists continuously. People who work in industries such as tailoring, machinery, construction or even musicians or other such similar daily work activities may find themselves prone to this unfortunate condition. Using regular stretching and exercise techniques can help keep you from experiencing carpal tunnel even if you haven't been prone to any symptoms as of yet.
Along with preventing carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist braces and exercise can also alleviate pain and further problems. At the onset of symptoms, many people begin to wear a carpal tunnel wrist brace while they are sleeping to prevent hyperextension of the wrist and stabilize the muscles.
If you are, experiencing inflammation or swelling the use of hot and cold packs with anti-inflammatory drugs can be very helpful. If or when your symptoms become more severe you can use a wrist brace during the day or while you are working to prevent the condition from worsening. Carpal tunnel will not heal on its own in fact left untreated the disorder will progressively get worse. - 30540
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Beginning treatment of CTS usually involves resting the affected hand and wrist for at least 2 weeks, avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms, and immobilizing the wrist to avoid further damage. Anti-infalamatory drugs (such as Motrin) or diuretics can also be used for this purpose. When the basic habits that caused the CTS in the first place have been reduced, simple carpal tunnel exercises can help keep the CTS from progressing.
