Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Treatment and Solution
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a bony canal
within the palm side of the wrist that allows for the passage of
the median nerve to the hand. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a pinching
of the median nerve within the wrist. Pinching or compression of
this nerve by the transverse carpal ligament sets into motion a progressively
crippling disorder resulting in wrist pain, numbness and tingling
in the hand. Pain is accompanied by a "pins and needles" feeling
at night, weakness in grip and a lack of coordination.
What can cause carpal tunnel syndrome? The most common
cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is inflammation of the
tendons in the tunnel which can normally be attributed
to repetitive use of the hand and/or wrist. Repetitive
Stress Injuries (RSI) can happen to anyone whose work calls
for long periods of steady hand movement, from musicians
and dental hygienists to meat cutters and cashiers. RSIs
tend to come with work that demands repeated grasping,
turning and twisting: they are especially likely if the
work requires repetitive vibration, as in hammering nails
or operating a power tool. Stressful hand, arm and neck
positions - whether from working at a desk, long-distance
driving or waiting on tables - only aggravate the potential
for damage. A number of sports can bring on Repetitive
Stress Injuries. The obvious sports associated with these
ailments include both Tennis
Elbow as well as Golfers
Elbow. Just about any activity that involves repetitive
movement, including rowing, skiing, archery, etc. can lead
to injury.
Causes of carpal
tunnel syndrome and repetitive
stress injuries? Repetitive use
of hand/wrist. Long periods of
steady hand movement. Repeated
vibration. Repeated grasping,
turning, twisting.
Those most likely
to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome:
Accountants - Cashiers
- Carpenters - Carpet layers - Construction workers - Dental hygienists - Foresters
- Game Designers Gardeners - Golfers - Iron workers - Keyboarders - Landscapers
- Loggers - Mechanics - Musicians - Pistol shooters - Power tool operators -
Researchers- Roofers - Software programmers - Students - Tennis players - Tree
Planters - Truckers
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According to the Wall Street Journal, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports 60% of workplace
health disorders involve repetitive motion.
What can be done to relieve symptoms
of carpal tunnel syndrome? Various
braces, straps, creams, arm supports,
and medications etc. have been employed to alleviate pain
caused by Repetitive Stress Injuries. Some are too bulky
to wear for any length of time,
some cause intractable side effects of their own, while
others simply do not work. Tenex® Shock Absorber
(SA) has been clinically proven to
eliminate the damaging vibrations
that cause fatigue, muscle stress, joint injuries and Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome. Double blind testing undertaken by independent
researchers has shown that Tenex® SA reduces
shocks and vibrations to the arm
by 50 - 70%. Tenex® SA
will reduce downtime on the job due
to work-related repetitive stress
injuries. It is very effective for workers who are exposed
to constant, and often unsuspected, damage caused by repetitive
motion from the use of impact and vibrational tools. It
alleviates the stress inflicted to arms and joints from
repetitive pounding and tapping. Even minute impacts from
the repeated motion of keyboarding may be combatted with
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