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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a bilateral disorder and is a condition in which pressure is applied to the median nerve inside the carpal tunnel, which causes such symptoms. This comes under a category of a neurological disorder known as an entrapment neuropathy.

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» Wrist Support For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

By Jason Gaw | Published 07/19/2006 | Carpal Tunnel |

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful progressive disorder that is the major cause of pain and numbness in the hands. It is caused due to the compression of the median nerve. The median nerve carries sensation to the thumb, index and middle finger. It passes through the carpal tunnel, a confined space formed by the eight carpal bones. The entrapment of the median nerve occurs due to excess strain on the wrist. Swelling of the flexing tendons in the wrist also lead to this painful condition.

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» Occupational therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome

By Jason Gaw | Published 07/19/2006 | Carpal Tunnel |

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the medial nerve in the wrist is twisted or squeezed. The nerve passes through the ligaments and the bones that hold the bones together. When a certain amount of pressure is exerted on the area where the medial nerve passes, the person suffers from carpal tunnel. It happens due to repetition of same movement.

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» Chiropractic and carpal tunnel syndrome

By Jason Gaw | Published 07/19/2006 | Carpal Tunnel |

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury caused by a pinched nerve in the wrist, leading into pain and numbness in the index and middle fingers and weakness of the thumb. The carpal tunnel receives its name from the eight bones in the wrist, called carpals, which form a tunnel through which the nerve leading to the hand extends.

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» Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Vitamins

By Jason Gaw | Published 07/19/2006 | Carpal Tunnel |

The carpal tunnel syndrome affects the wrists and the palms of the hands. It is a result of a compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel that connects the wrist and the forearm. Thus, it can render a hand useless for the patient. The carpal syndrome causes severe trouble and needs to be cured with immediate effect. One of the cures for this syndrome includes the use of vitamins.

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