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From:	Jessica (68.185.235.217)
Subject:	Re: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Date:	September 6, 2012 at 9:38 am PST

In Reply to: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome posted by Marisa on September 1, 2012 at 7:55 am:

As a hand therapist, with years of experience in treating CTS, I always
recommend talking to your doctor first. There are a few other
diagnoses that can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome, so you want to
make sure you get the proper diagnosis at the start. (For instance, the
nerve impingement could be in your neck or forearm instead of at
your wrist.)
If you are diagnosed with CTS, and your symptoms are mild to
moderate, conservative treatment can help. This includes splinting,
anti-inflammatories (again talk to the doc about frequency and
dosage), using gel cold packs in a pillowcase for 8-10 minutes several
times a day, and hand therapy.
In clinical practice, my business partner and I recognized a need for an
alternative to therapy in a clinic and have developed a do-it-yourself
video to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
The video is geared towards people motivated to treat themselves,
whether it's due to busy schedules or financial reasons. The 60 minute
video covers anatomy, causes, gentle exercises and stretches, and tips
to decrease symptoms. There are also bonus sections on how to set
up your work station and upper body stretches to prevent other
injuries. If you're interested, you can learn more about the video and
carpal tunnel syndrome at TreatYourselfTherapy.com/carpal-tunnel.
Unfortunately, I've never worked in a clinic with the C-Trac device, so I
can't give a professional opinion on its effectiveness.

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