What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, is a condition caused by pressure on the median nerve, which passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This pressure can result in pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm.
Causes
- Repetitive Stress Injuries: Activities like prolonged use of laptops, smartphones, playing musical instruments (e.g., violin, guitar), or professions like meat cutting, dentistry, and factory work.
- Poor Posture: Incorrect wrist, hand, or neck positions while working, driving, or performing repetitive tasks.
- Sports Activities: Sports such as golf, tennis, rowing, skiing, archery, shooting, and rock climbing can cause repetitive stress injuries.
- Injuries: Wrist fractures or dislocations.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Swelling of soft tissues can compress the median nerve.
- Gender Factor: CTS is more common in women, possibly due to a naturally narrower carpal tunnel.
Top 12 Home Remedies & Diet Tips
- Wear a Wrist Splint: Use a splint, especially at night, to keep your wrist in a neutral position and reduce nerve compression.
- Take Frequent Breaks: Rest your wrists periodically during repetitive activities.
- Avoid Sleeping on Your Hands: This can aggravate symptoms by increasing pressure on the wrist.
- Shake Your Hands: Gently shake the affected hand for temporary relief from numbness or tingling.
- Stretch and Rotate: Perform wrist rotations and stretch your palms and fingers at regular intervals.
- Incorporate Yoga: Practice yoga poses that relax the neck, shoulders, and back.
- Add Nutrient-Rich Foods: Eat foods rich in Vitamin B complex (especially B6), C, and E, such as milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, seeds, amla, and oranges.
- Reduce Sugar Intake: Minimize sugary foods to reduce inflammation.
- Ginger Tea: Drink ginger tea regularly for its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration supports joint health.
- Apply Cold Packs: Use cold packs on the wrist to reduce swelling and pain.
- Practice Good Ergonomics: Adjust your workspace for optimal wrist and hand alignment.
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