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Could you get carpal tunnel syndrome from masturbation?
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Possibly: Any excessive repetitive type of motion can lead to carpal tunnel.
Answered 1/4/2020
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I guess so: But most carpal tunnel sufferers do not get it from masturbation and all who masturbate don't get carpal tunnel ( disclaimer I have not studied this).
Answered 4/1/2023
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