Sometimes overworking our hands can cause them to become numb, tingly or painful. If this is the case taking a quick break, shaking them out usually solves the problem. Sometimes the problem is something as serious as carpal tunnel, or tendonitis. These painful syndromes if left untreated can cause serious issues. I will discuss these … Read more
Ulnar neuropathy also known as carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder that causes excruciating pain, tingling numbness and weakness in the arms, hand and elbow. You might have tenderness in the upper part of your arm, or you may experience sharp pain radiating down your arm. People often find that they can’t pinch the pinkie … Read more
Carpal tunnel is a disorder caused by pressure being placed on the ulna nerve. This pressure could come from the bone, or soft tissue. This disorder’s often seen in athletes who continually contract and expand their arm, for instance; golfers, quarterbacks, tennis players and baseball pitchers. People who sleep with their arm bend, or lean … Read more
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which there is extreme pressure on the median nerve. The median nerve is the nerve in your wrist that allows for movement and feeling. When there is pressure on this nerve it causes carpal tunnel syndrome. According to the National Institutes of Health, annual spending for medical care for … Read more
Carpal tunnel causes a great deal of pain and it can be hard to treat. The best thing you can do is prevent carpal tunnel when at all possible. While they is no way to guarantee that you will not get it there is certainly ways to decrease your risk and aid in decreasing weakness or pain … Read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome involves a cluster of symptoms that revolve around the hands and the wrists. The Carpal Tunnel itself is an area of the wrist between the carpal bones, ten small bones found in the wrist, and the Flexor Retinaculum, a strong ligament that attaches the carpal bones on both sides of the … Read more
