Top 3 Ways to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Catch CTS early and treat it before nerve damage occurs. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common occurrence, especially in those that are at a computer all day. The carpal tunnel is in your wrist and made up of bones of the hand and ligaments that form the ceiling of the tunnel. With typing, pressure is frequently put on the wrists and base of the palm. In addition, the frequent use of the tendons that glide through this area, during typing can cause the tendons to become irritated and swollen, decreasing the space in the tunnel. Your median nerve, which supplies sensation and muscle control to your thumb and first two fingers can become compressed. This is why with CTS, many people first experience tingling or numbness in the thumb and first two fingers. While this can be a sign of nerve compression, the good news is that this can be prevented and even reversed quite quickly. Seeing a physical therapist right away is essential, but here are some tips you can do in the meantime: 1. Stretch your wrists and hands. Stand up and grab the tips of your fingers with the other hand. With your arm outstretched, gently stretch your fingers back until you feel a gentle pulling in your hand and wrist. Hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat on both sides for 3 times. Do this frequently throughout the day. 2. Improve your posture at work. If you slouch at the keyboard, this puts the neck in a bad position and can put more pressure on your wrists, decreasing blood flow to your hands. Sit tall and have your keyboard slightly lower than the level of your elbow.
3. Stretch your chest and shoulders. Improving your shoulder and chest mobility increases the circulation in your hands.The better your circulation, the less inflammation can build up in the hand and wrist. CTS is a condition that you can prevent with these tips. However, if you start to notice the tingling, numbness or weakness in your hand, see a physical therapist right away. It is much better to catch CTS early, than after nerve damage has occurred. If you feel that you might be experiencing CTS or know someone with these symptoms, call us today to speak with one of our specialists.
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INGREDIENTS Crust
• 2 tsp lemon juice • 2 tbsp maple sugar • 1 tbsp arrowroot • 1 tsp vanilla Crumb Topping • 1 cup almond flour • 1 tbsp coconut oil or grass-fed butter • 1 tsp vanilla • ½ tsp cinnamon • Optional: ½ cup sliced almonds or pecan pieces or sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds… mix it up
• 2 cups almond flour • 2 tbsp tapioca flour • ¼ cup grass-fed butter OR coconut oil*, melted • ¼ cup pure maple syrup or raw honey • 1 tsp vanilla • Pinch of sea salt Filling • 1 ½ cups Organic Frozen Wild Blueberries • 1 ½ cups sliced rhubarb stems
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Combine the crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the lined baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. While baking, toss together filling ingredients in a bowl, set aside. In another bowl, mix together the topping. Once crust has baked, pour filling on top and then sprinkle on the topping. Bake for 30 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and oozing. Let cool completely before cutting and serving. Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. The filling variations are as endless as your imagination and available fruit. Isn’t it great that we can freeze fruit for later? Find more healthy recipe makeovers at www.OurNutritionKitchen.com Contributed by Marie Cecchini Sternquist, MS CHHC who uses Functional Nutrition and Nutrition Response Testing to address inflammatory processes that prevent true healing.
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