Wrist

What are different home remedies for Carpal tunnel syndrome?

INTRODUCTION TO CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the wrist where the median nerve is injured or depressed.
- This is due to repeated use of the wrist or a physical injury.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by increased pressure on the median nerve.
- Median nerve is an important nerve on the hand.
- It gives sensation to thumb, middle, ring and index fingers.
- This nerve is protected by carpal tunnel.
- This is a thick band of muscles around the median nerve.
- This muscular sheath is very strong and hard and is meant to protect the nerves inside it.
- It can get depressed due to repeated use of the wrist.
- The word ‘carpal’ is derived from the Greek word ‘carpus’ which means ‘wrist’ in Greek.

SYMPTOMS FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Pain
- Numbness
- Tingling in the fingers or hands
- Tingling in the thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers
- Loss of sensation in the fingers
- Weakness in the hands

CAUSES FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism
- Arthritis
- diabetes

NATURAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME TREATMENT
1. Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B6 deficiency has been associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Food Sources of vitamin B6 include
• sweet potatoes
• avocados
• brown rice
• sunflower seeds
• chick peas
• salmon
• pork
• chicken
• turkey
• potatoes
• bok choy
• barley
• bananas
• mangoes

2. YOGA EXERCISE
Yoga can help to reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

3. OTHER REMEDIES
- One of the easiest things to do is to use fat tool handles.
- If your tool handles are not fat then use some rubber grip to fatten it.
- This makes them easier to grip and reduces the pressure on the carpal tunnel.
- Workout with free weights.
- Keep knives and other cutting tools sharp so that less pressure is exerted on the median nerve.
- Do not hold a pen with a tight grip while writing.
- Opt for a pen that has a thicker grip.
- Always wear a wrist splint during night.
- Splint is the best option at night.
- If the pain is severe, you can also wear the carpel tunnel splint while working on the computer.
- There are special wrist supports available for people who are affected by carpal tunnel syndrome.
- They support your wrist while allowing you to manipulate a mouse or type on a keyboard with ease.
- This condition can also be relieved by the use of ice. Apply ice pack on the aching writst to relieve pain.
- Hot treatment is also another option. Keeping a soaked warm towel or cloth on the aching wrist is best to relieve the patient of the pain.
- Apply a heating pad otherwise and leave it for some time.
- Exercises and preventive measures are the first treatment techniques.
- If the pain is persistent, it is best to take the advice of the doctor.

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