Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers.
These sensations usually develop gradually and start off being worse during the night. They tend to affect the thumb, index finger and middle finger.
Other symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include:
pins and needles (paraesthesia)
thumb weakness
A dull ache in the hand or arm.

Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome :

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the hands.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage in your wrist made up of small bones and a tough band of tissue that acts as a pulley for the tendons that bend the fingers.
In most cases, it isn't known why the median nerve becomes compressed. However, some things do increase the risk of CTS.
This includes:
a family history of CTS
pregnancy – up to about 50% of pregnant women develop CTS
injuries to the wrist
other health conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis
strenuous, repetitive work with the hand.

Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :

It depends on the severity of the nerve damage and your preferences. In some cases, CTS improves after a few months without treatment.
You should try to avoid any activities that make your symptoms worse.
1.Exercises
2.wrist splint
3.pain.killers
4.corticosteroids injections
5.surgery

SELF TEST FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME :

Bend your wrists and stay in this position for 3 minutes.

If this test brings on your symptoms within 1-2 minutes, then it’s likely that you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Relieving the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

Here are our four top tips for relieving the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
1. Stretch out your wrist muscles:

With your elbow straight, bend your wrist back and use your other hand to gently help stretch. Hold for 15 – 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
2. Stretch your thumb muscles:


With your elbow straight, take hold of your thumb and gently draw it back to increase the stretch. Hold for 15 – 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
3. Glide the nerve as it travels from your neck to your wrist:

Make a fist and bend your wrist towards your shoulder on your bad side, side bend your head away. Then press your palm away and bend your head towards the bad side. Move within a comfort zone and repeat 15 times.
Tips: you might want to start with a slightly smaller range of movement and build up.
4. Wear a wrist splint at night:

Put your splint on before you go to bed and wear it through the night for 2 weeks. It can also be worn during the day for short periods if you are unable to avoid doing an activity that normally brings on your symptoms. Look for a splint which contains a shaped metal bar sitting along the palm side of your hand and forearm..

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