i use my wrist alot for work and i just bought a brace which helps the pain i think since it prevents my wrist to bend all the way. anyways my question is: is it possible to reverse carpal tunnel and since its on its early stages can i do things to help prevent it? but i really have to use my wrist for work tough
2006-12-21 10:59:57 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The first step to curing CTS is to stop masturbating.
2006-12-21 11:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you come up with a prevention regime for carpal tunnel let me know we can make millions in the occupational health field.
However like most CTDs(cumulative trauma disorders) you have to vary the way you use the affected body part, rest it when you can, without knowing more about the job I can't get really detailed here. And rest almost always reverses carpal tunnel in a healthy well nourished individual(personal expierence speaking). And don't neglect your diet, if you are beating a body part with enough regularity to cause a CTD you have to provide you self with enough rest and nutrition to attempt to rebuild.
Lastly if you have an ergonomics department where you work by all means involve them. And splints can cause problems, they can create pinch points and add to the problem they can also lead to muscle atrophy, so please make sure you don't crank that equipment tighter to cope with the pain or get through the day. Be well.
2006-12-21 11:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rod s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What type of work do you do? Some times performing an ergonomic check of your workspace can eliminate this repetitive motion problem. Wrist splints are a good prevention, and sometimes icing the wrist after working helps. Take breaks from repetition activities, there are exercises that you can perform. Are you having any numbness or tingling signs in your hand or finger tips. Any decreased grip strength? Any pain that awakens you at night? These are additional signs of carpal tunnel. Your doctor can refer you to an occupational therapist for the exercises and stretches. Good luck
2006-12-21 11:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you quickly do away with the factors that are causing the stress on your wrist you stand a good chance of getting rid of the problem. But, you have to first find out what's causing it. Get to it immediately - it can be easy to handle now - or you can wait until you can hardly hold up your hand.
If it's work-related, try your company's HR/Health/Safety department. If it's work-related, it's ultimately a Workers Comp thing. Workers Comp will work with you and the company to try and do away with or mitigate the problem - they have no stake in seeing you permanently disabled in any way.
2006-12-21 11:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by mattzcoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you just need to remove it from the activity that is causing it.
I used to get it from typing, and found that positioning my left arm on books relieved it. Eventually it got better.
Different movements can cause it. If you find it hurting, stop doing that motion, or try doing it from a different position or in a different way.
2006-12-21 11:04:49 · answer #5 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a site that may answer your question, just click on it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome
2006-12-21 11:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by junkmail 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋