Finding Natural Alternatives to Carpal Tunnel Surgery

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by Tom Nicholson

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition which can cause pain, weakness and numbness in the wrists, hands and arms - in severe cases, these symptoms can be debilitating. Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by repetitive motion injury in the course of work or other habitual activities. Any occupation which involves repetitive hand or wrist motion poses a risk; and poor ergonomic practices and neglecting to take regular breaks make the chances of developing carpal tunnel much higher. If you’ve been experiencing the characteristic symptoms of the condition, don’t ignore them - you need to take steps to prevent injury.

We’re a society where “playing through the pain” is seen as a virtue and as a result we soldier on even when our work causes pain and weakness in our wrists, hands and arms. However, it’s a serious mistake to just grin and bear it; the condition will eventually progress to the point where your ability to work is severely impacted if left untreated.

Failing to take action can lead to severe impairment of your ability to perform your job and even permanent damage to your wrists and hands. How does carpal tunnel syndrome develop? Carpal tunnel happens slowly over time as repetitive motion causes compression and sometimes permanent damage to the median nerve running through your wrists and hands. This compression happens through the repetitive motion of the transverse carpal ligaments; this is a structure which binds together the flexor digitorum profundis and flexor digitorum superficialis groups of ligaments which along with the median nerve run through your wrists into your hand via the tunnel formed by the transverse carpal and the carpal bones.

Repetitive motion, improper posture and straining the wrists can compress the median nerve. However, there are some things you can do to prevent carpal tunnel as well as to relive the pain and numbness the condition can cause.

One of the best ways to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome is by practicing good technique and form when doing your job. Also, talk to someone in the company who is in charge of ergonomics and make sure you have an ergonomic assessment done to see just where you can improve. Another way to help is to take short breaks throughout the day, stretching your hands, rubbing them, and keeping the ligaments and soft tissues in the surrounding areas loose. All of this will prevent compression on your median nerve.

If you already suffer from severe carpal tunnel symptoms, then surgical treatment is one option you may be considering. However, you do need to be aware of the risks; all surgery carries some risk, carpal tunnel surgery being no exception. There is a chance, however small, of permanently losing some strength and flexibility in your hands and of course, this surgery is also very expensive if your insurance company doesn’t cover the procedure.

And keep in mind that even if you get surgery, you will still need to do exercises, stretches and other physical therapy to prevent the situation from happening again! May as well learn them now and see if they bring you some relief now! Always take time to consider other options before surgery!

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Considering how often carpal tunnel surgery brings about more painful symptoms in dangers, many people are looking to alternative treatments. There are many non-invasive techniques that you should be informed about before going under the knife. Click on this link to learn about the disappointments associated with carpal tunnel surgery.

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