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Specialty Orthopaedics

Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Take a look at your everyday activities and assess whether they are inflaming your carpal tunnel syndrome. If they feel awkward, they are probably exacerbating the issue.

Activities that Cause Carpal Tunnel

  • Bent wrist
  • Strong pinching
  • Strong gripping
  • Excessive typing

Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome manifests itself in a number of ways; some of the unsuspecting symptoms include shoulder pain as well as loss of sleep.

If you've been experiencing the following symptoms, you should consider a consultation with one of Specialty Orthopaedics’ hand specialists:

  • Numb, tingling sensation in your hands interrupts your sleep
  • Hand pain, wrist pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Weak HandsCold hands
  • Achy shoulders and neck
  • Poor circulation
  • Weak hands and wrists; loss of fine motor skills

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