
| Carpal Tunnel Pain Disrupting Your Everyday Life? Is Pain Preventing A Good Night's Sleep? Eliminate the burning pain, relieve stiffness & Numbness Do You Find it Difficult to Perform the Simplest of Tasks? If you experience moderate to severe carpal tunnel pain and seek relief from the 'burning' sensation and numbness, the natural anti-inflammatory properties of Thermomedic Therapy Products have helped sufferers around the world experience dramatic improvement. Free from unpleasant side-effects, Thermomedic Therapy Gloves and wrist bands are an all-natural, effective alternative to prescription drugs. Using revolutionary Bio-Ceramic technology, Thermomedic carpal tunnel gloves' natural anti-inflammatory properties target the area to reduce burning pain, soreness and discomfort. Thermomedic Healing Gloves and wrist bands provide long-lasting, soothing relief, lessen morning stiffness and inflammation while increasing joint mobility in the hand. Using the scientific principles of far infrared energy, sufferers of carpal tunnel and tendonitis find comfort from the soreness...the tightness...the burning and radiating pain which may be associated with these crippling joint diseases. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve at the wrist. The median nerve, which extends from your forearm to your hand, controls sensations to the thumb and fingers, as well as impulses to some small muscles in your hand to assist movement. The median nerve lies under the transverse carpal ligament. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of these ligaments and bones at the base of the hand designed to protect the median nerve and the nine flexor tendons that bend your fingers. The flexor tendons enable movement of the hand, such as holding a glass. These tendons are covered by a lubricating layer called tenosynovium which allows the tendons to glide easily against each other whenever we use our hands. Irritation or inflammation of these tendons results in swelling or thickening of this covering. When this passageway is narrowed by such injury or inflammation it causes the median nerve to be compressed because the bones and ligaments that make up the narrow tunnel are unable to expand. This increased pressure in the carpal tunnel squeezes the median nerve against the transverse carpal ligament. When this increased pressure prevents normal function the result may be pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm to the shoulder, especially after repetitive work. This pain usually occurs on the palm side of the forearm. What are the Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Symptoms include burning, tingling, or itching numbness in the palm of the hand and fingers, especially the thumb and the index and middle fingers. Sufferers may wake up feeling the need to stretch out their hand and wrist. As symptoms worsen, hands might suffer tingling sensations during the day. Hand weakness and decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks. In chronic conditions, the muscles at the base of the thumb may begin to waste away. Some sufferers may be unable to judge between hot and cold by touch. What are the Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often the result of a combination of factors that increase pressure on the median nerve and tendons in the carpal tunnel. Contributing factors include trauma or injury to the wrist which causes swelling, such as sprain or fracture, over-activity of the pituitary gland, diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, physical problems in the wrist joint, work stress, repeated use of vibrating hand tools, fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause, or the development of a cyst or tumor in the canal. Who is at Risk of Developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Women are three times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, which may be due to the carpal tunnel being smaller in women than in men. In women, the incidence peaks after menopause. The dominant hand is usually affected first and produces the most severe pain. Inherited physical characteristics, such as the size and shape of your wrist, may place you at more at risk. Those who suffer diabetes or other metabolic disorders mays be at higher risk. Certain tasks that require awkward, repetitive or stressed motions of your hands and wrists may result in Carpal Tunnel pain. Scientific evidence has not linked computer use as a cause. How Can Thermomedic Therapy Garments Help Me? Sufferers of Carpal Tunnel experience effective relief with the safe, non-surgical treatments offered by Thermomedic Therapy wrist supports, carpal tunnel gloves and lower back support. Thermomedic Therapy Garments help relieve the symptoms of tingling, numbness and radiating pain. Thermomedic's medium-compression wrist band and therapy gloves offers effective night-time support and comfort to aid sleep while reducing morning pain. Ensuring you take frequent rest periods during high-risk activities is also recommended. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome usually occurs only in adults. Far Infrared therapy gloves may also help ease pain associated with repetitive strain injury. When To Seek Medical Advice Whenever persistent pain and symptoms interfere with your normal, everyday activities, consult your doctor. Future Directions Continuing research world-wide, together with new developments in areas such as neuroinfammatory processes conducted by the Canadian Government in their medical research laboratory allow us to better understand how we can provide safe, effective pain relief choices for sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome and similar medical complaints. Wearing safe, soothing thermal gloves can even help delay the need for carpal tunnel surgery. |

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