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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - how to improve condition

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  • 09-12-2009 12:31am
    #1
    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,893 ✭✭✭


    Hello all,

    Was going around getting sponsorship for the Concern fast the other day and found out one of my neighbours had an operation on her writs as she has carpal tunnel syndrome. She finds her hands get cold and numb very quickly now. Is there anything she can do to prevent this from happening or to improve her condition.

    She said she finds it difficult to bend her fingers as well and she's not as dexterous. I'm not very familiar with this condition but I guess this is the main sympton. Would love to help her out as she's a lovely person.

    God bless,

    Phil.


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    #2
    klh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭klh


    Hi Phil,

    You could send her to a Neuromuscular Therapist. If you google that you will find out what they are. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common complaint, and most NMT'S should be able to assist. There is a website that gives you a list of NMT'S. www.anmt.ie. and you will get one near your area. Hope that helps as the condition is a real nuisance.

    Ta


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    irishturkey
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭irishturkey


    If it hasn't progresssed too far there are some basic stretches that can greatly improve the condition.

    Make a fist, hold it for 5-10 secs and release. Then stretch the fingers out as if playing a piano and hold again. Then push the fingers backwards and hold. Repeat it 3 times on each hand.

    I also stretch my wrists. I'll push my whole hand down, stretch it out, and then pull it back. Never to a point of causing pain, just to feel the stretch.

    I suffer with CTS too and tend to do these exercises if I'm not using my hands (eg watching tv). Repetitive actions can cause CTS so if your friend is doing something repetitive, she could also try to adjust her stance and posture. CTS can be caused by nerves within your back and shoulders so posture can often be a start.


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