How Does The Median Nerve Get Compressed?
The median nerve can become “crushed” anywhere along its course from the neck to the “carpal tunnel”. Misaligned bones in the neck, tight neck muscles, shoulder problems, inflamed tendons, and misaligned bones in the hand are capable of compressing or irritating the median nerve — resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome.What Causes All These Things? A small portion of carpal tunnel sufferers are born with this problem (called: congenital), the rest are a result of poor posture, repetitive movements over time (done improperly), poor work station arrangements, slip & falls experienced throughout life, sleeping on your stomach or hands, and awkward hand positions while playing sports and hobbies. Other causes may be related to pregnancy, birth control pills, high salt diets, and diabetes (which causes the body to retain water). All of these may contribute to the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. Most Doctors Assume That It’s All In Your Wrist…Or Hand! Did you know that
The median nerve can become “crushed” anywhere along its course from the neck to the “carpal tunnel”. Misaligned bones in the neck, tight neck muscles, shoulder problems, inflamed tendons, and misaligned bones in the hand are capable of compressing or irritating the median nerve — resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome.What Causes All These Things? A small portion of carpal tunnel sufferers are born with this problem (called: congenital), the rest are a result of poor posture, repetitive movements over time (done improperly), poor work station arrangements, slip & falls experienced throughout life, sleeping on your stomach or hands, and awkward hand positions while playing sports and hobbies. Other causes may be related to pregnancy, birth control pills, high salt diets, and diabetes (which causes the body to retain water). All of these may contribute to the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. Most Doctors Assume That It’s All In Your Wrist…Or Hand! Did you know that
