Tallahassee Medical Massage (TMM)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by repetitive motion of the wrist. There are four major muscles and one major nerve that runs through the Carpel Tunnel. The tendons of the muscles become inflamed impairing the Median Nerve, causing a burning sensation.

Causes of Carpal Tunnel

Inflammatory swelling produced by wrist injury or overuse of the wrist, hand and fingers.
Fractured Wrist Bone
Vitamin Deficiencies
Tumors
Chronic Tendonitis associated with Diabetes or Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Repetitive Motion
Women are more at risk for CTS and pregnancy can also produce this syndrome.

Symptoms
Numbness, stinging pain, weakness of the wrists, hand and fingers (especially the first three fingers).

The Median Nerve is compresses as it passes through a small tunnel in the wrist. With massage therapy CTS may be treated and will hopefully help you avoid painful and costly surgery