Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
If you are bothered by burning pain, or a tingling "pins and needles" numbness in one or both of your hands, the chances are good that you are feeling the effects of a condition physicians refer to as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It's caused by compression of the meian nerve but that doesn't always mean the source of the problem is the wrist. The median nerve runs from the base of your neck, downwrd to th pectoralis muscles, and down your arm to your fingers (in a nutshell). Any impingement along this route can give you symptoms of CTS.
CTS is a repetitive task injury so the position of your body as well as the type of work you do can be part of the problem. Massage is known to be an excellent preventive measure as well as offering relief an reovery from symptoms. Combined with self-massage, stretching, an developing new work habits. Most cases of CTS can be addressed without surgery. CTS must be diagnosed by a physici