It enters the hand by passing between the bones of the wrist through a very narrow channel called the carpal tunnel. If the nerve in the carpal tunnel swells for any reason, the nerve can become pinched or irritated. The function becomes reduced and the symptoms listed above occur. We usually receive signals from our brains warning us of tired, cramped muscles or body alignment problems. It may start with a minor ache, but if we don't listen and deal with it on a timely basis, our potential for damage increases.
Complications can develop when our bodies try to compensate for improper skeletal alignment.
Women are more prone to this disease due to the hormonal changes during pregnancy, menopause, and hysterectomy. In our next issue, I will bring you ideas on fighting this problem before it even begins. This is very important for women now that we are a larger part of the working populace than in years gone by. Women are still the main workers in clerical jobs, computer processing, etc. If you have personal experience with this health problem, E-Mail me.