7 Tips to Help Relieve Wrist Pain

 In a society where computers are a means for work, communication and play many suffer from chronic wrist pain.  Sore No More is great for relieving carpal tunnel or other wrist related pain, but to pack an extra punch you can also try the following;

• Apply Sore No More to your wrists and then put on wrist braces.  While the braces keep your wrists straight, relieving nerve pressure, the Sore No More will sooth aches and pains.
• Reorganize your computer station so it’s ergonomically correct.  
• Before you go to bed at night devote 10 minutes to icing your wrists. (A good way to do this is to fill a pitcher with ice and water and submerge your arm in it.)  
• Stretch your wrists using stretches like the ones found here. Do these stretches at least a couple of times per day to keep your wrists mobile and limber.
• Next time you get a massage ask your therapist to pay extra attention to your hands, causing pain and tingling.  A massage therapist can work on relaxing those muscles.
• Find out if your chiropractor does extremity adjustments and ask them to adjust your wrists.
• Rest.  It’s easy to get caught up spending hours on the computer, or doing any repetitive task with your hands/wrists.  Give yourself a day off and indulge in other activities so that your wrists have a chance to rest.

With these tips and a little help from Sore No More wrist pain from working, gaming, crocheting, or even spending a little too much time on Facebook can become a thing of the past!

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. * Sore No More 150 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 Tel: (435) 259-5931 Toll Free: (800) 842-6622 www.sorenomore.com

Alternative Therapies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Last week we explored what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is and what causes it.  

Now the question is; what can you do about? 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can require medical treatment and often results in surgery, but that doesn't mean that there aren't other options available.  There are many alternative therapy techniques that can relieve carpal tunnel symptoms and improve over all function and mobility of the wrists and hands.These include, but are not limited to; Reflexology, Herb Treatment, and Exercise.

Reflexology is the application of pressure to specific locations on the hands and/or feet that are believed effect various other parts of the body. Performing reflexology on points relating to the arms and wrists can potentially provide some relief from CTS.

The following links can provide you with more information regarding reflexology for CTS:
http://www.aznetnews.com/story.php?storyid=316
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hand-Reflexology-and-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome&id=2246080

There are also supplements that are thought to improve carpal tunnel syndrome. These include vitamin B6, B12, and Arnica amongst others. Consulting an herbalist, naturopath or nutritionist can help you decide what supplements may be right for you.  Be sure to consult with your physician before introducing any new supplements to your diet.

Perhaps one of the most important things you can do at home to manage your CTS is exercise. Stretching your arms and wrists (gently) and doing range of motion exercises, as well as self massage and relaxation can decrease the amount of pressure on the median nerve and subsequently relieve symptoms.

Check out some Carpal Tunnel exercises at these links:
http://www.eatonhand.com/hw/ctexercise.htm
http://boingboing.net/2009/03/31/carpal-tunnel-syndro.html

For more information, check out:
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/carpaltunnelsyndrome/a/carpal_tunnel.htm

Many people who suffer from CTS wear wrist braces while performing repetitive wrist movements such as typing.  Our customers have reported that applying Sore No More! to their wrists, especially while wearing the braces improves the over all feeling of their wrists and hands. 

As with all exercises and alternative therapies, make sure to stay in your comfort zone. Do not over stretch or apply too much pressure, start small and work your way up to more intensive exercises. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome should be managed under your health care provider's supervision.

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. *  
Sore No More
150 East Center Street
Moab, Utah 84532
Tel: (435) 259-5931
Toll Free: (800) 842-6622
www.sorenomore.com

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the supporting fibrous tissue in the wrist swells, applying stress and pressure to the median nerve. It can result in tingling, pain or lack of sensation in the hand and fingers on the affected side.

Carpal Tunnel is common in those who use repetitive wrist movements in their daily lives. Some vocations that lend themselves to the development of carpal tunnel are; massage therapy, hair styling, data entry (or any job where one spends a lot of time typing), etc.

There are some conditions that can encourage or aggravate carpal tunnel. Some of these conditions include pregnancy, hypothyroidism and arthritis.

Check back next week to learn some alternative treatments for carpal tunnel. Until then, try applying some Sore No More! to the wrist that is bothering you; many of our customers have told us that Sore No More! has decreased the pain and irritation that they experience due to carpal tunnel.

*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. *
 
Sore No More
150 East Center Street Moab,
Utah 84532 T
el: (435) 259-5931
Toll Free: (800) 842-6622
www.sorenomore.com