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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Massage as Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fri, 07/11/2008 - 13:34 — dreamclinic
What do you do if your doctor tells you that you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Symptoms of CTS include numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and fingers as well as pain that can radiate up the forearm. The pain is caused by constant pressure on the median nerve - the main nerve to the hand. The pressure most often results from swelling or thickening of the wrist tendons due to repetitive wrist movements. Poor office ergonomics, turning a wrench or using tools all day, playing an instrument, or sleeping in an awkward position can cause or exacerbate CTS.
