Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – What, Why and How

There is no doubt that human hands are highly versatile. Capable of brute force and gentle dexterity, your hands are equally at ease at the office computer or the kitchen counter or even the factory floor.

However, the hand is a delicate part. It does not have large groups of muscles or strong bones. The range of motion is entirely dependent on tendons, ligaments, nerves and delicate blood vessels. Chronic strain and excessive use can put stress on these structures.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the result of pressure on the median nerve, which controls sensation and movement of thumb and first three fingers of the hand. This problem can be easily identified by the pain, numbness and swelling.

What are the causes behind this problem?

• Chronic over-extension of the wrist (due to intensive activities like typing or playing musical instruments)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Fracture or injury to the wrist
• Poor wrist posture while using the computer
• Frequent use of vibratory hand-tools (like an electric saw)
• Cysts or growths in the tendons

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Wrist pain
• Numbness in the fingers, especially in the thumb, index, middle finger and half of the ring finger
• Weakness in the hand
• Pain in the forearm
• Pain ‘travelling’ up the arm to the shoulders 

Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

1. Relax your grip: Try not to use force while using your hands. For example, use the fingers gently while typing.

2. Take frequent breaks: For every hour of continuous hand use, take at least 10 minutes off. Use the break to do simple stretching exercises. These will help increase blood circulation to the hands and bring down the stress.

3. Watch your posture: Try to keep the wrists level with the forearm. Just check your wrist posture every 20 minutes and make adjustments. In just a few days, you will automatically have better posture.

4. Keep your hands warm: If your work environment exposes you to cold temperatures, then wear warm or woolen gloves that cover your wrists.

By Dr. Shabtab Khalid

Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution

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