What Can I Do To Prevent CTS?
Anything that compresses the median nerve, such as a cyst or rheumatoid arthritis, can cause CTS. Most often, however, CTS is caused by repeated motion that eventually causes the tendons in the fingers and hand to swell and press on the nerve. Occupational health experts agree that to prevent serious overuse injuries you should pay prompt attention to the first sparks of pain or discomfort. Ignoring symptoms can lead to permanent damage. In order to avoid CTS, take the following preventive measures.
Avoid doing repetitive hand motions with a bent wrist. Keep the wrist straight and relaxed when you write, type, draw, drive, use power tools, pliers, or scissors, play musical instruments, or do needlework.
Take frequent breaks (five minutes each hour) from repetitive hand motions to stretch your fingers and thumb, do wrist curls and circles, change your grip.
Avoid sleeping on your hands
Anything that compresses the median nerve, such as a cyst or rheumatoid arthritis, can cause CTS. Most often, however, CTS is caused by repeated motion that eventually causes the tendons in the fingers and hand to swell and press on the nerve. Occupational health experts agree that to prevent serious overuse injuries you should pay prompt attention to the first sparks of pain or discomfort. Ignoring symptoms can lead to permanent damage. In order to avoid CTS, take the following preventive measures.
Avoid doing repetitive hand motions with a bent wrist. Keep the wrist straight and relaxed when you write, type, draw, drive, use power tools, pliers, or scissors, play musical instruments, or do needlework.
Take frequent breaks (five minutes each hour) from repetitive hand motions to stretch your fingers and thumb, do wrist curls and circles, change your grip.
Avoid sleeping on your hands
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