Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Summary: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful, numbing, and/or weakening condition of the hand and wrist that occurs when the median nerve is compacted. A number of contributing factors may cause carpal tunnel syndrome, including: a genetic predisposition, work stress, trauma, fluid retention during pregnancy, hypothyroidism, repetitive use of power hand tools, long term stress, cyst development in the hand or wrist, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. Perhaps the most common cause in the computer age is extended hours at the keyboard.

In this free video series, our expert will show you how to do massage for carpal tunnel syndrome relief. You will learn not only about carpal tunnel symptoms and causes, but also how to relieve symptoms with massage therapy. Get tips on how to warm up the forearm and write, and how to use cross fiber friction massage for carpal tunnel. You will also learn how to massage the meridians and forearms and create blood flow to the wrist. By learning how to do carpal tunnel exercises and stretches, and how to use the massage techniques from our expert, you may find some relief from carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.