Yoga Can Be Used in Carpal Tunnel syndrome Treatment
Whether you see it as carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS, this disorder occurs thanks to a weakening of the muscles, tendons, and tissue. The damage can end up giving you a numb or burning feeling almost immediately and if untreated can result in paralysis of the arms. While most people do something about it before reaching this stage, it's important to understand the worst case scenario. Just remember the primary cause is due a compressed median nerve, and it can be treated by using yoga.
The wrist contains the carpal tunnel, a tunnel-like structure that houses the median nerve and flexor tendons for the fingers. If the tunnel constricts or if the contents swell, the median nerve is compressed. The causes of most cases of CTS are unknown; most of the risk is attributed to genetic factors, and environmental factors -- such as excess use -- are disputed.
CTS is often a misdiagnosis for Repetitive Strain Injury, or RSI. In RSI, prolonged periods of repetitive use of the hands can cause pain, numbness, and weakness. This is a common complaint among those who spend a lot of time typing on a keyboard of some description. Though there is little medical evidence to prove its existence, RSI has become recognized as one of the risks of modern living.
No matter how hard medical professionals have tried, there is still no connection with RSI and CTS. Even so, some still be the two are related in some way, shape, or form. What it comes down to is when you overuse your hands; excess fluids help to create the carpal tunnel. So what exactly can you do to prevent this from happening to you?
Your CTS can start healing and be prevented by the simplest procedures. Things such as changing your work environment or behavior are a great place to start when combating CTS. For example, try sitting up straight at your desk. Once you're in this position, move your keyboard, mouse, and computer monitor in the appropriate positions. Basically making sure you have the first two levels at your desk, and the monitor focusing on your eye level. These are the beginning steps because once each one is in place the domino effect will begin. Your proper posture will reduce stress on areas of the body and promote a better workday.
While we are partial to yoga exercises for various reasons, there are several treatments available for CTS. We've seen everything from steroid injections that induce short-term relief to surgery that can be a drastic measure. There are some who even pass on exercising and take a nice massage instead. Whatever you decide to do is up to you, but before you make any important decisions, we recommend looking at all angles before coming to a conclusion. Just try to use yoga for a month and see what happens. It will not only relieve a lot of pressure, it will also bring positive thoughts and mental focus.
Carpal tunnel exercises are probably the most important part of your prevention and healing process. If you can hold off on all the other drastic attempts to repair CTS, taking advantage of yoga is the easy way out. You will find yourself enjoying a healing process for your carpal tunnel, as well as other issues you may have with the body in other regions. The end result will always be a healthier you.
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Treating carpal tunnel syndrome with surgery can be a mistake. Not only is invasive surgery costly and difficult to recover from, but in the case of this repetitive stress injury it's often ineffective.A holistic alternative is yoga and other related carpal tunnel exercises that can be performed right from one's home, for free.
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