Question 1

how can you make sure you don't get carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Let try to help: 1.	Maintain correct posture..
2.	Avoid gripping objects too tightly.
3.	Regularly take breaks. Keep warm. 
4.	Avoid straining your wrists and bending them for long periods..
5.	Move around. 
6.	Maintain a healthy body. Regularly visit your doctor. 
7.	Use each hand evenly. Good luck thank you.

Question 2

does carpal tunnel syndrome mean i can't use the computer?

Accepted Answer

No: Absolutely not. You can still use a computer.  Your doctor, however, will teach you about special exercises to do, may prescribe a brace, or coach you on when to take breaks to mitigate the pain caused by the carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 3

what causes carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Usually unknown: Pregnancy, hypothyroid, repetitive stress injury.

Question 4

how to relieve carpal tunnel

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Bracing and surgery: Carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) is first treated by wrist bracing into a "neutral" (extended) position.  If this does not help the symptoms, then a small surgery at the wrist can be used to improve 85% of the patient's symptoms.

Question 5

how do i treat carpal tunnel?

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There are many: Ways to approach cts, depending upon the severity of symptoms, the extent of numbness, presence of muscle atrophy, pain, related conditons and other factors. Splinting, nsaid, corticosteroid injections, surgery, medications, ruling out metabolic and endocrine and other nerve issues all are important. A hand surgeon is ideally trained but many physicians deal with this common problem.

Question 6

what to expect from carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Numbness and weaknes: Carpal tunnel involves nerve compression of median nerve at wrist, and causes, numbness, tingling, weakness of the hand, and pain which may radiate up to shoulder.   The symptoms can awaken from sleep, and may be worsened with frequent keyboard activity.  A hand specialist can treat and reverse in most cases.

Question 7

can exercises cause carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Exercise -carpal tun: Certain exercises done improperly can cause injury to the wrist.  Swelling in the wrist can result in narrowing of the carpal tunnel and thereby cause syptoms associated with carpel tunnel syndrome.

Question 8

who can get carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Anyone: Anyone with repetitive motions across the wrist (most of us) can develops this syndrome.

Question 9

what are the signs of carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel often: Begins with wrist pain, tingling in the fingers that often begins at night or with activity. This progresses with  increased frequency of symptoms . Here is a video that talks t teh progression to more severe symptoms


http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=lwghddhvm60.

Question 10

can you please explain carpal tunnel?

Accepted Answer

Wrist anatomy: The 7  small bones in the wrist form an incomplete circle which is completed with a fibrous band across the wrist forming a "canal" through which the tendons and the median nerve pass!

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