In today’s world we find ourselves spending a lot of time on tablets, laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices – constantly texting typing and doing other similar activities. The frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome since the invention of computers and electronic devices has gone up dramatically. This stands to reason considering the overuse of the forearm muscles.

Most carpal tunnel problems come from inflammation of the nerve. Because of that inflammation, quite often there is severe muscle spasms in the forearm muscles just below the elbow and sometimes even in the triceps muscle in the back of the arm.

For the last 15 years while treating this condition, I’ve found that not all carpal tunnel syndrome problems are equal. I’ve been surprised to find out that most can be treated through stretching of the forearm muscles and a physical therapy technique called a-stem. It is designed to reduce the amount of adhesions in the connective tissue in your forearm muscles.

One of the many things you can do to help alleviate the connective tissue problem is limit the amount of time you spent texting and typing. Massaging of the forearm muscles is a treatment that reduces adhesion and fascia problems. This in turn will reduce inflammation and take pressure off the nerve. Applying an ice pack to the wrist area to reduce inflammation and then heating the forearm muscles quite often reduces the symptoms significantly. Even making sure that you take regular breaks from typing or texting for 1 to 2 minutes is also a fantastic way to prevent the problem in the first place.

Prevention really is the best way to keep inflammation from occurring. I found that even if someone has carpal tunnel surgery, problems can come back if they don’t deal with the problem that caused in the first place. Take these preventative measures to take care of your hands, and if the problem has already occurred, these can help provide relief.

Live pain-free and enjoy life.

Dr. Milton Carroll