Hi Judy, I hope you receive this email. You sent me the following message: SO ... if our EGM/NCV tests are positive (we definitely have CTS), then we are on...
I recently went to my chiro. and he was able to alleviate some symptoms, mainly tingling. But my right hand remains sore and weak. What about acupuncture? Can...
Matt, my chiro was able to relieve symptoms in the beginning, but as you say, the tingling and numbness just got worse. I refuse to have any surgery. I have...
Hi Matt and Janet, Massage saved me from having surgery. I'm a deep muscle therapist, when I couldn't even open a doorknob or pick up a glass, I eventually...
Bless massages for they are good. *big smile* My husband is really good at them. He starts with my hands and then goes up my arms to my shoulders and neck. I...
Ok, here goes :) I'm 33, I live in Michigan. I fractured both wrists when I was 10, both bones in right wrist, one bone in left. Had arthritis 45 days after I...
Hi, This ended up being a very long posting, but the information can change how you are treating your painful CTS, and I believe the knowledge is worth the ...
Hi Jen, I think I may be able to help a bit. (first thing is to stop saying "killing", your body reacts to that word) :-) I agree, that EMG is horrible!!!...
last yr. i stopped working because of wrist & arm pain. pain in my neck & along shoulder blade also developed & is most chronic. started on left & right side...
I am wondering what type of operations are available, and what their success rates are. I have spoken and met with several people so far who are NOT happy with...
Hi Tom, The very last thing you should ever go for is surgery. We have met several people lately who have had serious problems from surgery including one...
Hi Julie- Thanks for the advice! It backs up my fears about surgery, and gives me hope on an alternative method. I will follow up on what you have said. Give...
Hi Tom, I understand what you mean, it takes a bit to understand it all. But, the good news is, you will be able to get rid of this problem. I look forward ...
Hi, I have been getting massage therapy for my CTS for three weeks now. I had to miss this week because my father died... :-( How long does massage therapy...
Jenny, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. My husband massages my neck, shoulders, arms and hands for me about every three days, and it works wonders. I...
Thanks Janet and Dee. It sounds like I am on the right track with the massage therapy... ... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
... Jenny Massage helped me greatly. I got acupuncture first and then the massage, and both helped greatly. I've also modified my workout routine by lowering...
Hi Jenny, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, words are so empty, but I've lost my Dad also, so my heart understands your emptiness. I am a massage therapist,...
Hi Dee, Isn't it wonderful how quickly massage helps to heal pain. It's unfortunate that it's such a big secret! Please spread the word, people don't need to...
What kind of work are you doing with erights? Jenny ... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online,...
... Thanks Julie... It's been tough... my hands hurt so much from going through his things, but it was worse emotionally. ... I have checked your web site...
Its unbelievable...what a difference! I had been wearing the splints all day and night, only taking them off when I used the bathroom and showered. I have been...
Hi Dee, Massage is great for all sorts of pains: neck, hip, back, knees, etc., etc. It's really wonderful also to learn how to do the treatments to yourself, ...
Hi Jenny, As you know, only time will ease the emotional hurting, and unfortunately, nobody can really help you there. When my dad died an Aunt of mine gave...
I forgot to mention, tendonitis is just a term that means an inflammation of the tendon where it meets the bone. You probably have tendonitis of the thumb...
Hi JUlie, I did this and it hurt! Now what do I do? Thanks, Jenny __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File...
Hi Jenny, The good news is, if it hurt to press on a muscle, you don't have carpal tunnel syndrome, you just have repetitive strain injury of a muscle fiber. ...
Julie, I do have carpal tunnel in both hands too, but that one thumb area was questionable. I will find out how to treat that separately. The massage therapy...
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