
The old cliche, “If you want a friend, get a dog” still stands in the 21st Century. It is…
The old cliche, “If you want a friend, get a dog” still stands in the 21st Century. It is…
Now that we’re in the information technology age, everything we need is within reach. And this is all thanks…
A common factor in developing carpal tunnel symptoms is increased hand use or activity. While repetitive activities are often…
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain and disability of carpal tunnel syndrome. Most do not know that conservative…
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is a very common problem affecting your hands and wrists. Many believe that computers are a…
Did you know that one in every one hundred people is affected by what is known as carpal tunnel…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a devastating disorder that is one of many listed under the general term, “Repetitive Strain Injury” (RSI). Of all repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most recognized and prevalent among the general populace. And due to this recognition, many people are concerned about being afflicted with carpal tunnel and its debilitating symptoms, a concern that should be on the minds of anyone that is involved in work or recreational activities…
The work pattern of computer professionals carries a lot of orthopedic disorders. The chief complaint is constant pain in the upper limbs, neck, shoulders, and back. Upper limb disorders (also called RSI, or tenosynovitis) are the most worse as they may rapidly lead to permanent incapacity.Repetitive strain injury occurs when the movable parts of the limbs are injured. Most of the times, the victims of this injury are computer professionals, musicians, students, and others who have to…
Carpal tunnel syndrome reached epidemic proportions in the 90’s and has now achieved a status equaling pandemic proportions in the 21st century. With carpal tunnel syndrome having such devastating effects on millions of people each year, how do you know if you or someone you know has it? With so much attention and hype the past 10-years concerning carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace, you would think that a clear-cut picture would exist regarding the “how’s” “why’s”…
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? There are 8 bones in our wrists called carpals. They form a tunnel like structure. That is how carpal tunnel got its name. Finger movements are controlled by flexor tendons, which are found within this tunnel. The median nerve reaches sensory cells in the hand, through this pathway of tunnel. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful and progressive condition that occurs in the wrist. It is caused by the compression of the…