what is carpal tunnel?

Answer 1

when your joints (wrists, ankcles, ect) hurt like hell...like u have arthritis

Answer 2

What is carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a specific group of symptoms that can include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers, thumb, hand, and occasionally in the arm. These symptoms occur when there is pressure on the median nerve within the wrist.

The carpal tunnel is a small space or "tunnel" in the wrist formed by the wrist bones (carpal bones) and a ligament (transverse carpal ligament). The median nerve and several tendons pass through the carpal tunnel from the forearm to the hand. The tendons are surrounded by tubes of tissue (tendon sheaths). The median nerve controls some movements of the thumb, and this nerve supplies feeling to most of the thumb and to the index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger.

Answer 3

The bones in your wrist (carpal bones) are shaped like a "tunnel". There is a nerve that runs through this "tunnel" called the median nerve. When this nerve is compressed or impinged, you are said to have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

This can occur because one of your carpal bones are out of alignment (pressing on that nerve). Inflammation of the muscles in this area can also compress this nerve causing these symptoms. If there is any scar tissue in this area (due to prior surgeries of any kind) the space in this "tunnel" is lessened and can result in...you guess it...compression of the median nerve.

I attended the Midwest Institute of Natural Healing. I am a massage therapist specializing in deep tissue therapuetic massage (in case you were wondering where the knowledge originated...) In my opinion, if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the best thing to do first is get deep tissue massage on that area (this will reduce any congestion), ice it (this will reduce inflammation) and if the symptoms persist, see a chiropractor. They will x-ray the area to see if an adjustment is needed (don't worry, it doesn't hurt..)

Sorry for the lengthy response, I just think it's important to have the facts before possibly consenting to surgery, which is more invasive, painful and will result in at least some scar tissue, which can cause the problem to come back.

I hope this has helped! Best of luck to you...

Answer 4

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve controls sensations to the palm side of the thumb and fingers (not the little finger), as well as impulses to some small muscles in the hand that allow the fingers and thumb to move.

The carpal tunnel - a narrow, rigid passageway of ligament and bones at the base of the hand ¾ houses the median nerve and tendons.

Sometimes, thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling narrows the tunnel and causes the median nerve to be compressed. The result can be pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm.

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Answer 5

I have Carpal Tunnel.
The Carpal ligament located in the wrist is producing nerve pains within the Median nerve. Carpal Tunnel developes (mainly) when the wrist is constantly held in a certain way daily (such as in typing),or doing repetitions such as in the moving of the wrist,when your painting. People who operate heavy machinery (such as Jackhammers),are candidates for Carpal too. I developed Carpal in 1996,but the condtion would come-and-go. I took medication for it,until I started waking up in the middle of the night with "tingling hands",that felt like they were on fire. I had the surgery in"2000",on my right hand (it strikes your domanant hand first). The thumb will be slightly dislocated,after surgery,but it will not be noticed,unless your looking for it. It took 3 months for my hand to get back to normal,with medication,and therapy,twice a week. I have it in my left hand now,but I am able to control the pain with meds. I do hand and wrist exercises,when I fell a pain coming,and I may need to wear my brace at bedtime. If you think you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,then seek medical attention immediately,because Carpal does not go away on it's own.

Answer 6

carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve in the forearm, wrist and hand is compressed. there is a thick band of fibrous connective tissue around our wrists that hold the tendons in place and stabilizes the wrist. Its like a band that tennis players wear around the wrist. Often, when the muscles of the forearm are overused, strained, or if there is edema present in the arm, those tendons and tissues become inflamed and very tighlty encased within that connective tissue band. This often results in numbness, tingling, and pain with incresed use. massage therapy, natural anit-inflamatory applications, hydrotherapy, and acupunture can help and should be investigated before surgery is considered

Answer 7

The carpal tunnel is one of the nerve canals that run down your wrist between muscles and bone.

There's also a cubital tunnel, famous for the origin of the dreaded ulnar neuropathy.

Answer 8

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive strain injury in the hand common in assembly line workers.

Some say that excessive masturbation can also cause it, but that's probably a myth.

Answer 9

it is the canal in the wrist bounded by osteofibrous material through which the flexor tendons and the median nerve pass... if you would be asking about the syndrome.... pain and numbness that affects some part of the median nerve distribution of the hand(palmar side of the hand, index finger, radial half ofthe finger and the palm half of that area) that may radiate into the arm.
common in carpenters, rowers typist, computer users or those who regularly use vibrating tools or machinery, for it is usually caused by cumulative trauma to the wrist.

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Answer 11

that's the tunnel the Carp swim thru while migrating upstream