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Nowadays, and in this age of nonstop cell phone and computer use, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become an all too common condition. Think about it: you go to work and use a computer while taking frequent cell phon...
Nowadays, and in this age of nonstop cell phone and computer use, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become an all too common condition. Think about it: you go to work and use a computer while taking frequent cell phone breaks throughout the day. Then, you come home and are on your cell phone, tablet or laptop until you settle up to catch some z’s. Our hands and wrists are constantly being used from sun up to sundown, so it really is no wonder carpal tunnel has become a common ailment nowadays.
However, it is easy to assume your wrist or hand pain to be carpal tunnel when it really could be something else. Carpal tunnel symptoms are similar to those of other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, wrist tendonitis or pinched nerves.
Today, we want to breakdown carpal tunnel symptoms and how it is set apart from other conditions that share its symptoms.
Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when there is damage to the median nerve. Inflammation affects tissue and a nerve called the median nerve that runs from the forearm to the fingers through a tunnel-like formation of bones in the wrist. Some of the culprits causing carpal tunnel may be long-term repetitive use of the hand, a person’s age, hormonal changes, medical conditions or heredity. The most common carpal tunnel symptoms include:
According to the , there are 4 to 10 million Americans who experience carpal tunnel syndrome. If you think you have carpal tunnel symptoms and the symptoms interfere with your day-to-day activities or wake you up from sleep, see your doctor. If this condition is left untreated, there can be permanent nerve and muscle damage.
According to the American College of Rheumatology, there are 4 to 10 million Americans who experience carpal tunnel syndrome. If you think you have carpal tunnel symptoms and the symptoms interfere with your day-to-day activities or wake you up from sleep, see your doctor. If this condition is left untreated, there can be permanent nerve and muscle damage.
Above & Beyond Physical Therapy can help you to rule out similar to lesser-known conditions if it is not in fact carpal tunnel. Fortunately, there are many treatment options if you are experiencing carpal tunnel symptoms. Schedule an appointment with Above & Beyond today if you feel you may have carpal tunnel syndrome.