Showing posts with label 3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life. Show all posts

Jun 9, 2009

Self-Test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Before you begin to treat the pain in your wrists, you should know the answer to the following question: Do you have carpal tunnel syndrome, or a different repetitive strain injury? The following is an excerpt from "3 Minutes to a Pain-Free Life," By Dr Joseph Weisberg & Heidi Shink, which you can read online here.












This is the test the doctor gave me, and it seems to be pretty well accepted. REMEMBER: IF YOU DON'T HAVE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME, your pain is still real! Don't let doctors or friends dismiss it. Other RSI's (Repetetive Strain Injuries) can be just as debilitating. Read more about RSI's here.