Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is technically a “pinched nerve” in the wrist (carpal tunnel) that results in numbness, tingling, and later, weakness in the distribution of the median nerve (thumb, index, 3rd, and half of the 4th finger). In addition to the median nerve, there are 9 tendons and their sheaths, a network of blood […]
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Last month, we discussed neck pain caused from cervical disc herniations. This month we are going to continue that discussion. 1. “What can I do to at home to heal my herniated disc?” A simple acronym to help heal new injuries is “PRICE”. It stands for Protect, Rest, Ice Compress, and Elevate. This can be used for any number of musculoskeletal conditions.
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Neck pain can arise from many sources. For example, there are ligaments that hold bones to other bones that are non-elastic and very strong. There are muscles and tendons that tear as well and can be referred to as a strain. Injuring the ligament during activity is referred to as a sprain. The disks lay
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