Where are the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Pain, numbness or tingling in the second and third fingers, half of the fourth finger, and the thumb. Your fingers might feel swollen. What are not symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? If your little finger hurts, you dont have carpal tunnel syndrome. If your wrist hurts, you probably dont have carpal tunnel syndrome. Is carpal tunnel syndrome permanent? No. With a change of habits, people recover. How can you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome? The number one cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is poor posture at the keyboard and incorrect arm position. • Keep your shoulder blades against the back of your chair. • Keep your elbows at 90 degrees and your wrists straightnot bent down or up. • Drink water while you keyboard. • Pay attention to what youre feeling and recognize the first signs. Are you worried about carpal tunnel syndrome? Dont procrastinate. The sooner your get help, the easier it is to cure. How do people recover? Improve posture. Drink more water. Stretch forearms regularly. Res
