Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a weakness, numbness, or tingling sensation in your hands caused by pressure applied to the hand's median nerve. This nerve runs the length of your arm and passes through the wrist's carpal tunnel and ends up in the hand. The carpal tunnel controls the movement and feeling in the thumb and all the fingers, except the smallest finger. Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Some of the leading causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include: • Repetitive motions, including typing, … [Read more...] about Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome