{"id":49291,"date":"2015-10-04T11:11:46","date_gmt":"2015-10-04T05:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=49291"},"modified":"2015-10-05T12:04:14","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05T06:34:14","slug":"you-can-prevent-carpal-tunnel-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/india\/you-can-prevent-carpal-tunnel-syndrome","title":{"rendered":"You can prevent carpal tunnel syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Carpal<\/a><\/p>\n

Of all the conditions that affect the upper limb, carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that is increasing in occurrence due to our lifestyle changes.\u00a0 In this condition, the median nerve \u2013 which supplies the inner palm and fingers (one half of ring and the whole little finger) \u2013 is affected.\u00a0 The condition occurs when the nerve is compressed as it traverses the carpal tunnel \u2013 a narrow space between the wrist bones and ligaments \u2013 through which arteries and tendons also pass.<\/p>\n

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Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anything that reduces the tunnel space and causes the general irritation of the nerve can lead to the condition.\u00a0 These causes include pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis and fractures of the bones in the vicinity.\u00a0 These days, due to the overuse of computers and laptops \u2013 both at work and at home \u2013 repetitive stress disorder is also a cause.\u00a0 Maintaining the wrist in an awkward position \u2013 with the hand and fingers in the lower positing leading to a bend in the wrist \u2013 is known to increase the likelihood of developing the syndrome over a period of time.<\/p>\n

Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

The symptoms and signs include pain, numbness, tingling sensations, loss of sensation in the area covered by the nerve, loss of muscle mass, and weakness of the hand.\u00a0 In a working professional, this could result in frequent sickness absenteeism, which of course has other implications such as job loss and financial worries.\u00a0 Therefore, it is important that the condition is prevented before the need for a surgical release of the compression arises.\u00a0 Here, physiotherapy \u2013 both professionally-guided and self-learnt \u2013 plays a big role.<\/p>\n

Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n

Physiotherapists do not recommend any active intervention in the acute period of the condition.\u00a0 In this situation, pain relief through rest and reducing the inflammation are considered.\u00a0 Some of the recommended measures are as follows:<\/p>\n