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A Light at the End of the Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of, or damage to, the median nerve by fibres of the flexor retinaculum. Translation? Pain and tingling..
Hurting Hands
If you work long hours tapping away at a computer or punching the buttons of a cash register, chances are you may already know what it feels like to.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The carpal tunnel is a very narrow passage where the median nerve runs between the tendons, bones and ligaments of the wrist to the palm of the hand. Because this area is so narrow, the nerve is easily compressed, causing the *pain typical to carpal tunnel syndrome.