Treatment-Like for Carpal Tunnel Sufferers
What causes Carpal tunnel syndrome is the first thing you need to know, in order to combat it and relieve your pain. There are numerous ways to get carpal tunnel but only a handful of effective ways to take care of it. Some natural, some surgical, however all effective.
If you are overweight, start on a dietary and exercise plan to lose weight. Being overweight can cause there to be pressure placed on the median nerve in the wrist and forearm, and that is the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. Also, there are many other diseases and conditions that can cause CTS (such as arthritis, just for one), so if you find that you have any of these you need to get treated for them or do whatever you can to alter them immediately.
If you are very active in repetitive ways with your hands for extended periods on a consistent basis, try to give your hands some intermittent rest time throughout the day. This might apply to you if you are someone such as a guitar player, secretary, or writer, to name just a few professions/activities that are susceptible. Baseball pitchers have been known to get CTS, too. Be ergonomic in your activities as well. Try to work with your hands at a middle distance from your body–not too close to your body, not too far away from your body. Don’t rest your hands or wrists on hard surfaces for extended periods, and if possible switch hands so that one of them is not overly-pressured.
If you are a construction worker who constantly uses power tools, you should try and make sure that you are using tools that properly fit your hands. Bigger tools that don’t fit well in your hands can cause a lot of strain and tension in your wrists and hands leading to excruciating pain. Most writers have a customized keyboard because of the amount of repetition used in writing. You can find these types of keyboards custom made for what you write, at most every major electronics store.
If carpal tunnel syndrome does “get you”, there are some things that you can do to relieve the pain without taking drugs or having to wear a splint. These might work if you become aware of having CTS early enough. To start with, when you lie down you should prop up your arms and hands on pillows. Stop using your hand(s) as much; if the CTS is in just one hand, try to use the other one as much as possible. Try not to bend your wrist(s) much. If you noticed that the syndrome came on after you started using a certain tool, start using a different tool and see if that makes a difference.
Becoming free of pain is ultimately your goal. By trying some of these simple yet effective remedies can help you relieve a majority of your pain or in some cases become pain free.
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