Repetative Strain Injuries
Repetative Strain Injuries Introduction
- Introduction
- 1 What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- 2 What is De Quervains' Syndrome?
- 3 What is Tendonitis?
- 4 What is Tenosynovitis?
- 5 What is Spinal Stenosis?
- 6 Prevention of Back Pain
- 7 What is Tennis Elbow?
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome typically affects women more than men and is often seen amongst those aged 50-54 and 75-84.
This condition causes pain, numbness and a burning or tingling sensation in the hand / fingers, and symptoms of CTS can range from mild to severe.
There are a number of tendons which assist in finger movement and these pass through the carpal tunnel, as does the median nerve helping to control sensation. CTS occurs when the space inside the tunnel is made smaller by a build-up of fluid within the tissue which in turn places pressure on the median nerve causing pain and numbness. Often these symptoms are increased when the wrist and fingers are flexed.
Interesting Fact: CTS is a common condition during pregnancy, affecting up to 50% of pregnant women. It is thought that this may be due to the fluid retention that often occurs during pregnancy, which places additional pressure on the carpal tunnel and causes symptoms. Symptoms are normally less severe and will often get better within three months of giving birth, although in certain cases it can continue for up to a year.
Sports related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include golf and tennis.
A guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What can you do to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
If spotted early treatment of CTS can prove very successful but if left it can lead to numbness, weakness of the hand and nerve damage.
Treatment depends upon the severity of the symptoms, mild to moderate responds well to non-surgical intervention - using a Wrist Support or / and corticosteroid injections.
In more severe cases surgery is normally required to reduce the pressure within the median nerve.
What should you do if you suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Wearing a Wrist Support at night or if needed during the day is the simplest way to ease the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen can be used in the treatment of CTS or a doctor may recommend corticosteroid injections to the affected area.
As a long term solution surgery is used to eliminate the compression to the median nerve by cutting the ligaments pressing onto it.
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