How Do You Understand The Causes Of, Symptoms Of, And Treatments For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
As a survivor of years of the pain and stiffness of, and eventually the surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, I have had experience with all aspects of this condition. Understand the condition. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful and often debilitating condition wherein the nerves in the Carpal Tunnel are compressed causing pain, stiffness and tingling in the wrist, hand, and even the lower arm. The Carpal Tunnel runs through the wrist, and is surrounded by bone, tissue, tendon and ligament. If this area becomes inflamed for any reason, the median nerve is compressed, causing distress to the whole area. Be aware of all possible symptoms. The symptoms of Carpal Tunnel vary from individual to individual. They usually include pain in the wrist, palm and often the lower arm. The pain is usually worse at night and when the hand is in use. The syndrome may cause weakness, especially in the thumb and index finger and subsequently difficulty with gripping. Often sufferers wake in the morning una
