People who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome often have trouble with even the most basic everyday tasks. The simplest things can become uncomfortable and even painful; pain, numbness and tingling from the wrist and up the arms can make it difficult to get through the day.
Depending on the exact stage of your carpal tunnel syndrome, you may need to use a number of tools in order to begin your healing process.
The best way to proceed is to consult with your doctor and ask for his or her advice on how your case of carpal tunnel syndrome can best be treated.
Wrist braces can be used during the evening in order to help keep your wrist immobile and prevent flexion while sleeping. It is helpful to try and keep your wrist elevated and in a neutral position when you go to bed. For many sufferers, using a wrist brace in the evenings is the best treatment plan and is all they require in battling the discomforts of carpal tunnel. For some people, it is necessary that they use a wrist brace during the waking hours while they are at work. This can help prevent them from overextending the wrist or using repetitive motions too often that can cause more damage to the already sore tendons and median nerve in the hand. The overall use of your wrist brace will determine the exact type of brace you will need. While some are designed for comfort and ease of use others are specifically made to immobilize the wrist entirely in instances such as lying down for sleeping.
There is an assortment of materials that wrist braces are made from and your own personal preferences will help you choose which brace is right for you. Cotton/polyester blend, neoprene or even specialized materials to hold heat for the healing process are just some of the options in the market today. When searching for a wrist brace for carpal tunnel syndrome, be sure to choose the correct type as many are made for just the left or right hand and cannot be used on both. You will notice that having individualized wrist braces give you a better fit and help with the healing process more effectively. No matter when you wear your brace or which type you choose, be sure to follow your doctor's treatment plan. Perform any stretching or muscle exercises necessary for strength gains and you will surely notice a difference in no time at all. - 30453
Depending on the exact stage of your carpal tunnel syndrome, you may need to use a number of tools in order to begin your healing process.
The best way to proceed is to consult with your doctor and ask for his or her advice on how your case of carpal tunnel syndrome can best be treated.
Wrist braces can be used during the evening in order to help keep your wrist immobile and prevent flexion while sleeping. It is helpful to try and keep your wrist elevated and in a neutral position when you go to bed. For many sufferers, using a wrist brace in the evenings is the best treatment plan and is all they require in battling the discomforts of carpal tunnel. For some people, it is necessary that they use a wrist brace during the waking hours while they are at work. This can help prevent them from overextending the wrist or using repetitive motions too often that can cause more damage to the already sore tendons and median nerve in the hand. The overall use of your wrist brace will determine the exact type of brace you will need. While some are designed for comfort and ease of use others are specifically made to immobilize the wrist entirely in instances such as lying down for sleeping.
There is an assortment of materials that wrist braces are made from and your own personal preferences will help you choose which brace is right for you. Cotton/polyester blend, neoprene or even specialized materials to hold heat for the healing process are just some of the options in the market today. When searching for a wrist brace for carpal tunnel syndrome, be sure to choose the correct type as many are made for just the left or right hand and cannot be used on both. You will notice that having individualized wrist braces give you a better fit and help with the healing process more effectively. No matter when you wear your brace or which type you choose, be sure to follow your doctor's treatment plan. Perform any stretching or muscle exercises necessary for strength gains and you will surely notice a difference in no time at all. - 30453
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What makes carpal tunnel syndrome a repetitive stress disorder? It is a RSD in that it is caused by a reptitive motion, such as playing racket sports, or working on an assembly line repeating the same action over and over again. There are many different types of treatment in trying to relieve the pain of CTS, but one easy, effective treatment is simply practicing carpal tunnel syndrome exercises.
