massage for carpal tunnel syndrome? nerve mobilization for carpal tunnel syndrome??
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There is a diagnostic test that will determine true carpal tunnel syndrome. It is called EMG/NCV, or nerve conduction study. If it is true carpal tunnel syndrome, conservative measures will give temporary relief, but surgery is usually the answer to complete pain relief.
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Well, my mother and I both had it. It comes from typing, writting etc.. too much. If it is bad the doctor will remove nerves in you wrists that are effecting the pain and tingling. If it isn't that bad it can go away, with a wrist brace, or less usage of the wrist. It really isn't nothing to worry about. Just try to use it less.
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No, it doesn't. Carpal tunnel syndrome is defined as compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the hand. Thus, it only causes symptoms below the point of compression ie. in the hand (specifically the lateral 3 and a half fingers).\n\nIf you have numbness affecting the entire arm, it is much more likely to be caused by compression of a nerve root in the neck. Heart problems don't tend to cause numbness of the left arm in isolation, so if this is your only symptom, I wouldn't worry about your heart. If, however, you have other symptoms suggesting problems with your heart, you should bring them to your doctor's attention and explain your concerns.
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massage and stretching exercises are often very helpful
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you could try a heating pad. I just went to see the doctor for the same thing and now I am on a muscle relaxant. He also suggested physiotherapy. I found those new heating patches to be quite effective.
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Treatment for ulnar neuropathy would aim at decreasing local inflammation that may be causing the problem.  This would include modalities to the area to include electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and heat packs.  Massage over the entrapment site could be useful as well.  Once the inflammation starts to decrease, exercises for the forearm and wrist musculature will be needed.  Of course, most cases of peripheral neuropathies are secondary to trauma or repetitive actions.  If yours is due to repetitive actions, you need to be instructed on proper mechanics/ergonomics.  Also, ulnar neuropathy could be secondary to diabetes.  If this is the case, control of the diabetes is the best attack.
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i had that problem too and saw a doctor.  carpel tunnel syndrome is a pinched nerve in your wrist.  it will help if you get a brace that goes around your forearm that looks like the brace which is used for tennis elbow.  sort of puts pressure on a pressure point of the muscle in your forearm that tends to relieve the pain from the carpel tunnel syndrome.  another brace that will help is a wrist brace.  this brace has a metal plate in it which keeps your wrist in its normal resting position.  it may seem like it is in an awkward position, but it tends to relieve the pain.  especially when you sleep.
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Touch is very powerful.\n\nMassage therapy can help alleviate symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease.  Your massage therapist will apply specific techniques to decrease any progressed flexed posture and aid in thoracic expansion and mobility to help improve breathing.\n\nMassage Therapy can also assist in the short-term by:\n- decreasing sympathetic nervous system firing\n- maintaining tissue and joint health\n- improving circulation\n- reducing contractures\n- decreasing pain\n- reducing rigidity and tremors\n\nI would encourage you to seek a registered massage therapist well-versed in nervous system disorders.
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You are looking for "Tens Unit"? this is used in Physical Therapy offices for pain or muscle spams, to decrease them.\nFor that you will need a prescription from a Dr. not a Physical Therapist, PT.\nWhy not try a Massage Therapist?
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Depending on the case scenero,, you might consider getting a deep tissue massage.. \n\nThis is not like your normal Swedish massage youll find at most spa's but it specializes in deep tissue work,, request the therapist to work the entire back.. Alot of times we have tight muscles in one area of the body and the pain will be in the another area of the body. Reason being? THe body will compensate because of an issue else where to take the tension off it it.. Thus you need to work the entire area to elevate any and all issues associated with said region of the body..  Also ask the therapist to work your glute's your legs,, \n\nWhat is deep tissue massage? Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia. \n\nDeep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two.\n\nWhen muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. Because many toxins are released, it's important to drink plenty of water after a deep-tissue session to help eliminate these toxins from the body. \n\nGood Luck, and I also suggest Naturalhealers.com
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- remedial massage\n - heat treatment\n - physiotherapy ?
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You are good, really good, if you can identify specifically these muscles during a massage.  My hat is off to you!  Simple goading (finger compression), especially if you can identify a trigger point in one of these muscles, can be very helpful.  A 'stripping' type of massage in the direction of the muscles fibers may also be productive.\n\nBest wishes.
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a great great book is about carpal tunnel disease, in general for the hands it is excellent - by kate mcgomery (sorry, spelling). she talks about all sorts of exercises that I have found useful for the wrists - massages, etc.  However, mild and correct exercises are useful in the hands and repet. movements not good...like too much at the computer!
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist causing symptoms like tingling, numbness, night time wakening, pain, coldness, and sometimes weakness in parts of the hand. CTS is more common in women than it is in men, and has a peak incidence around age 50 (though it can occur in any adult). The lifetime risk for CTS is around 10% of the adult population.\n\nThe median nerve runs through the carpal tunnel, a canal in the wrist that is surrounded by bone on three sides, and a fibrous sheath (the flexor retinaculum) on the other. In addition to the nerve, many tendons of the hand pass through this canal. The median nerve can be compressed by swelling of the contents of the canal. Other causes include soft tissue swelling in and around the tunnel or even by direct pressure from part of a broken or dislocated bone. However, bone dislocations are a rare cause of carpal tunnel syndrome that are a result of severe traumatic events.\n\nMost cases of CTS are idiopathic. Many people with carpal tunnel syndrome have gradual increasing symptoms over time. A common factor in developing carpal tunnel symptoms is increased hand use or activity. While repetitive activities are often blamed for the development of CTS, the correlation is often unclear. Physiology and family history may have a significant role in individual's susceptibility.\n\nMany cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are provoked by repetitive grasping and manipulating activities. The exposure can be cumulative. Activities may be work-related or related to other activities (i.e. home improvement chores.) Symptoms are commonly exacerbated by forceful and repetitive use of the hand and wrists in industrial occupations, including jack hammer operators, meat packers, computer users and musicians. The condition has been documented for decades, but in recent 10 to 20 years has become more prevalent, probably due to better public awareness and earlier diagnosis.\n\nHowever, recent studies and peer review articles have found no relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and office-type work. Specifically, research studies have found no statistically significant association between CTS and keyboard use. The jury is still out on what, if any, relationship may exist between CTS and light office work and computer use.
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The reason most cases of carpal tunnel don't resolve is because most cases are not actually a problem in the wrist.  I understand the wrist is where the pain is, but as an alternative doctor, I have treated this condition so many times, and most cases are a problem with one of the three areas:\n\n1.) A problem in the neck causing irritation of the median nerve at its origin, but felt in the fingers.\n\n2.) A problem with the wrist bones being fixated / locked in the wrong position.\n\n3.) A problem at the elbow were the hands muscles for  flexion/extension are attached.\n\n\nIf you can afford a doctor, go see a chiropractor. Most of the time Carpal Tunnel cases are fixed in 3-5 visits.  At my office this means about $150-$200.  If you go to an M.D. you will get an anti-inflammatory, a wrist brace, and possibly a referral for P.T.  Most of the time a NCV test is negative, but they still cut on you.  If it is positive for nerve entrapment, make sure you have a "Two Stich" surgery.  There is no longer a need to slice the wrist open, and the two stich gets you back to work the next day instead of the typical two weeks.\n\nHome Therapies:  \n1.) Vitamin B6 helps reduce swelling, particulary in the wrist -in addition to OTC anti-inflammatory.  Most of the time the inflammation is the reaction of an the injury. \n\n2.) Wrist Traction -  Gently traction the wrist.  This can be done by a friend, or by using a hand towel, but gently and slowly traction the wrist to help take pressure off the joints.\n\n3.) Use an ice cube and message the outer part of your arm at the elbow.  This will help reduce inflammation, and help eliminate significant adhesions in the muscle.\n\n4.) Use the wrist brace when using your hands a lot, and while sleeping at night, but do not wear it all the time.  This is a sure way of making the problem worse.  Wrist motion in limited use will help, not hurt.\n\nLast bit of advice -  True carpal tunnel affect only the thumb, index, and middle finger.  If you have pain in the small finger - this is not carpal tunnel, but almost assured a problem in the neck.\n\nGood luck -\n\nemail me if you need a referral of a good doctor in your are.\n\ndrvandenhoek@yahoo.com
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It depends on what is causing the carpal tunnel syndrome.  If it is caused by general inflammation in the body, try a natural anti-inflammatory such as bromelain, papain, tumeric or curcumin.  That will reduce the inflammation and the pressure in the carpal tunnel.  Any of the B vitamins help improve nerve conduction, however, if there is the compression, the nerve will remain irritated.\n\nSome non-herbal alternative medicines you could look into are chiropractic, acupuncture and massage.  Chiropractic will help if you have any misplaced carpal bones.  These bones can shift slightly causing pressure on the nerves that run through the carpapl tunnel.  Acupuncture works wonderfully on this condition as well as other hand conditions such as arthritis.  Massage can help relase the tension in the tunnel and possibly break up any adhesions that have formed causing pressure in the area.  \n\nJust remember that none of these things are an instant cure.  They will take some time and patience. But you should be able to avoid surgery.