Why does carpal tunnel happen?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome results when there is inflamation or pressure on the Median nerve as it passes through the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a small canal or tunnel near the base of the palm of your hand. The nerve is surrounded by bones, tendons and a thick ligament. Many believe that constant repetitive use of the hand causes the problem. This is referred to as repetitive or accumulative trauma disorders. Whether doing repetitive work (like using a keyboard) actually causes carpal tunnel or whether it just aggravates the symptoms once you have it is still debatable. Injuries such as a broken wrist or disclocated hand bones harms the nerve. Medical conditions such as arthritis and thyroid problems affect the nerve. Tumors can cause it. Sometimes it just seems to happen for no good reason. Will it get worse and can I wait too long to get help? Yes it can get worse and you should get it checked if you have the symptoms. Left untreated, the carpal tunnel syndrome that is progressing can
