Monday, November 12, 2018

22. Carpal Tunnel



Carpal Tunnel. This is a medical condition due to compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist at the carpal tunnel. The main symptoms are pain, numbness and tingling the fingers. Pain may extend up the arm. Weak grip strength may occur as the muscles begin to waste away. As more and more people use electronics carpal tunnel is on the rise. Currently, it affects more than 3 million people per year. Starting as early as 14 years old. 

MT's avoid this area because of the median nerve. There are some techniques to help relieve the pain of carpal tunnel.


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