Wrist splints are often a beneficial form of CTS self-care. They can assist in relieving the pressure within the carpal tunnel by restricting wrist flexion and extension. Since we cannot control the position of our wrist during sleep, the pressure on the nerve worsens the more it bends forwards or backward. Splints are most commonly […]
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Researchers have observed a phenomenon called “central sensitization” (CS). It is common in patients who have long-term, chronic pain following trauma such as whiplash. With CS, the patient’s ability to feel pain is abnormally high or hypersensitive. So when pain from pressure, temperature, electrical, or other sources is applied to the skin, they feel it
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Migraines affect about 15% of the general population and are usually managed by medication. This traditional treatment approach is not well tolerated by some migraine sufferers due to side effects. Additionally, some people prefer to avoid the risks associated with taking some medications over the long term. A systematic literature review of randomized controlled trials
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