Suffering From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Do You Suffer With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? THERE IS NATURAL RELIEF

Ifyousufferfromtinglingornumbnesstothe thumbandfirsttwofingersorhavepain,you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that affects people of all ages, but occurs more in women in the 30-64 y/o age range. In addition, women who are pregnant, often suffer with CTS. If you type, write, do repetitive lifting or gripping throughout the day you are at greater risk for developing CTS. What are the symptoms? There is a thick band of tissue around the bottom of your wrist called the carpal ligament. This is much like a bracelet and forms the top of the carpal tunnel. CTS is a compression of the median nerve, which travels through the carpal tunnel in the

wrist.With repetitive movements, swelling or injury to the wrist, the carpal ligament can become tight, causing pressure onto the nerve below. The median nerve supplies the sensation from your thumb, 1st and 2nd fingertips. This is why people suffering with CTS feel numbness or tingling to these areas. However, if the pressure on the nerve continues for too long, damage can result affecting the muscles controlling the hand. CTS can also become painful, even with burning sensations. At times, with severe cases, surgery is required and therapy is neededtofacilitateafullrecovery.However, the key to preventing surgery is having therapy quickly when the symptoms start

occurring. If pressure can be relieved to the nerve,thenervehasachancetohealgreatly reducing the need for surgery. How can CTS be helped? The good news is that our experts have years of experience and training treating people with CTS. There is a lot that can be done to quickly relieve the symptoms, reduce the inflammation and relieve the pressure on the median nerve. In addition, for long-term results our therapists know the right techniques to gently stretch the carpal ligament and show you how to prevent re-injury. For more information on our specialized programs call us today to find out how we can help you live a pain- free life!

WRIST FLEXOR STRETCH Try this movement For Carpal Tunnel.

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Useyour unaffected hand to bend the affected wrist up as shown. Keep the elbow straight on the affected side the entire time.

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