Hand Pain/Carpal Tunnel
The 3 Common Types:
- True Carpal Tunnel - pain and numbness in the thumb, index and middle fingers caused by true compression of the Transverse Ligament. Often associated with overuse.
- Double Crush - carpal tunnel plus nerve irritation near the elbow, shoulder, or neck.
- Thumb Adductor Strain- pain in the "meaty" part of the thumb can be related to overuse of thumb or arthritis in in the thumb joint.
When is it serious? - anytime you have prolonged weakness is time to get the issue evaluated by a physician. For the most part these conditions respond very well to soft tissue self care.
Pain Point Release Tutorial -
(Hand Pain/Carpal Tunnel)
Once you have your Trigger Point Tool, follow the video below and watch the specific points released from the neck, pectorals, forearm, hand and thumb. Often times, it is impossible to know which soft tissue density is causing the pain, so its best just to work all the "likely" areas. In the Kinetic Chain.
If you have not watched the
Trigger Point Tool Introduction,
please do so for basic use, strategy, and precautions.
Thera-Bo Exercise Tutorial -
Hand Pain/Carpal Tunnel)
The Thera-Bo Dynamic Stability Staff (DIY Kit included with Trigger Point Tool/Myofascial Repair Oil Combo) offers quick rehab and dynamic stability of the "Upper Core." The Upper Core is centered around the scapula, upper back and neck. When this area is functioning properly, hand, arm, and "carpal tunnel" symptoms often resolve.
Please watch the
Thera-Bo Staff Introduction,
for basic use, strategy, and precautions.