Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury reported at an increasing rate in the work force. Anyone who does repetitive work with their hands and arms is susceptible. Musicians, cooks, writers, typists and others complain of finger stiffness in the morning a weakened grip and pain in the hands and wrists. The syndrome occurs when the tendons in the wrist become inflamed after some type of aggravation such as typing or writing. These tendons pass between the bones and ligaments in the palm of the hand in a constricted area called a tunnel.
Treatment includes resting the hands using splints.
Oral and injected anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen are also common treatments. Surgery may be used to expand the tunnel and reduce the pressure on the nerve that is causing the pain. An uncommon bet very effective treatment is to take vitamins B6 and B2. Vitamins B6 and B2 can be taken for three months at a daily dose of 300 mg for each vitamin. These should be taken in 100 mg doses at each meal.