| Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is a very common problem | | | | pain can be very severe as it might wake you up in |
| affecting your hands and wrists. Many believe that | | | | the middle of the night. Do not ignore the symptoms |
| computers are a major cause for such kind of a | | | | as it may be one of the most serious things which |
| problem. But Before this problem was already in | | | | could always cause problems to your hands, arms, |
| existence due to the kind of work we used to do. | | | | shoulders and wrists. |
| Computers do add to the risk of the syndrome but, | | | | Reasons for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome |
| is not termed as a main culprit. There are other | | | | -Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| reasons for suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome | | | | -Pregnancy |
| such like knitting, wood carving, minute work or | | | | -Osteoarthritis |
| detailed work, excessive use of vibrating machines | | | | -Diabetes |
| and driving for a long time. | | | | -Amyloidosis |
| Carpal tunnel lies in the wrist and the very important | | | | -Hypothyroidism |
| nerve called the median nerve is also present there. | | | | -Tumors and similar conditions |
| This nerve helps in controlling some of the muscles | | | | -Fluid retention |
| which help in movement of the thumb. Problem | | | | -Swelling or inflammation of the tendons |
| occurs when too much pressure is applied on the | | | | Some of the things which you can do to avoid carpal |
| median nerve. This pressure leads to the swelling of | | | | tunnel syndrome |
| the tendons which squeezes the carpal tunnel leading | | | | -Regular exercise for your wrists and hand |
| to carpal tunnel syndrome. | | | | -Avoiding too much stress on your hands and wrists |
| Anyone can be affected by this syndrome. Age is | | | | -Follow a proper posture while sitting on your |
| not a barrier. It is being noted that women are | | | | computer |
| affected more by this syndrome, in comparison to | | | | -Usage of acupuncture or osteopathy |
| men. The worst affected areas are the thumb, | | | | -Get your arms, wrists massaged |
| middle finger and index finger. You can experience | | | | -Avoid pressures on your wrists. |
| continuous pain, tingling sensation or numbness. The | | | | |